http://www.govexec.comen-usMon, 01 Apr 2013 12:01:14 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/bloody-battle-afghanistan-pitchers-mound-nationals-park/62211/Medal of Honor recipient throws the ceremonial first pitch.Ben Terris, National JournalMon, 01 Apr 2013 12:01:14 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/bloody-battle-afghanistan-pitchers-mound-nationals-park/62211/DefenseStaff Sgt. Clinton Romesha won the Medal of Honor earlier this year and is throwing the ceremonial first pitch at Nationals Park on Monday.Evan Vucci/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/think-women-havent-been-combat-situations-already-history-crossdressing-soldiers/60874/Meet the women who dressed like men to fight in the Civil War.Ben Terris, National JournalThu, 24 Jan 2013 16:55:37 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/think-women-havent-been-combat-situations-already-history-crossdressing-soldiers/60874/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2013/01/blog-commenter-who-invented-trillion-dollar-coin/60626/No, the idea didn't come from an economist. It came from a lawyer in Georgia.Ben TerrisFri, 11 Jan 2013 15:18:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2013/01/blog-commenter-who-invented-trillion-dollar-coin/60626/Management - Cutting CostsImage via Steve Lovegrove/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/conservatives-may-concede-avoid-government-shutdown/56890/Continuing resolution could be the least terrible road through election season, some say.Ben Terris, National JournalThu, 19 Jul 2012 17:29:32 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/conservatives-may-concede-avoid-government-shutdown/56890/OversightRep. Raul Labrador, R-Id.Alex Brandon/APhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/11/balanced-budget-amendment-fails-in-house/35458/The proposed Constitutional amendment came in 23 votes shy of the two-thirds majority required.Billy House and Ben TerrisFri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/11/balanced-budget-amendment-fails-in-house/35458/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/09/august-the-first-month-of-iraq-war-with-no-us-military-deaths/34810/Commanders attribute success to the Iraqi government taking a more active role in combating Shiite militias, in combination with unilateral strikes by the U.S.Ben TerrisThu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/09/august-the-first-month-of-iraq-war-with-no-us-military-deaths/34810/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/august-is-deadliest-month-for-us-troops-in-afghanistan/34773/In total, 66 U.S. troops died this month -- 30 of them in the Chinook helicopter crash on Aug. 6.Ben TerrisTue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/august-is-deadliest-month-for-us-troops-in-afghanistan/34773/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/white-house-issues-911-guidelines-ahead-of-anniversary/34774/The documents warn citizens to be prepared for another attack and call on officials to memorialize those who died.Ben TerrisTue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/white-house-issues-911-guidelines-ahead-of-anniversary/34774/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/us-to-prioritize-deportation-of-convicted-criminals/34697/The change involves postponing proceedings against illegal immigrants who pose less of a threat to public safety.Ben TerrisFri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/08/us-to-prioritize-deportation-of-convicted-criminals/34697/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/08/after-two-centuries-house-page-program-to-end/34603/Hiring teenagers as messengers was found to be both costly and unnecessary with current technology, though the Senate is keeping its program.Ben TerrisTue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/08/after-two-centuries-house-page-program-to-end/34603/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/07/fed-wall-street-prepare-for-default/34435/Preparations are being made despite 'gut feeling' a deal will be struck, Fed official says.Ben TerrisThu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/07/fed-wall-street-prepare-for-default/34435/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/07/treasury-head-only-option-is-to-raise-debt-limit/34404/Geithner says there is “no plausible way to run the country… if we are not paying our obligations.”Ben TerrisMon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/07/treasury-head-only-option-is-to-raise-debt-limit/34404/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/07/geithner-sticking-around-for-time-being/34283/Treasury Secretary tries to put to rest rumors that he would step down after a debt ceiling deal.Ben TerrisFri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/07/geithner-sticking-around-for-time-being/34283/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/06/senate-cancels-july-4-recess-after-obama-addresses-debt-ceiling/34272/The Senate will reconvene on July 5, with the first votes likely to take place that afternoon.Ben TerrisThu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/06/senate-cancels-july-4-recess-after-obama-addresses-debt-ceiling/34272/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/06/economic-development-agency-is-a-waste-of-money-senator-says/34166/Tea party-aligned Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., sets his sights on EDA.Ben TerrisWed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/06/economic-development-agency-is-a-waste-of-money-senator-says/34166/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/05/senators-oppose-white-house-disclosure-plan-for-contractors/33958/Letter says plan could inject politics into the procurement process.Ben TerrisThu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/05/senators-oppose-white-house-disclosure-plan-for-contractors/33958/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/03/lawmakers-criticize-military-funeral-protesters/33460/Senators say the Westboro Baptist Church members are abusing free speech rights.Ben TerrisFri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/03/lawmakers-criticize-military-funeral-protesters/33460/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/senate-gop-not-satisfied-with-obamas-budget-proposal/33305/Republicans say deficit reduction plans don't go far enough.Ben TerrisMon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/senate-gop-not-satisfied-with-obamas-budget-proposal/33305/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/likely-house-majority-leader-calls-for-hiring-freeze/32710/Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., says move could save $35 billion.Ben TerrisWed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/likely-house-majority-leader-calls-for-hiring-freeze/32710/Oversight