Defense
Former AFRICOM general demoted over excessive spending
Decision follows a nearly 20-month Army investigation.
Defense
Analysis: How counter-terrorism has blinded our intelligence community
The United States' overriding interest in "actionable" information on terrorists has produced a dangerous form of tunnel vision.
Defense
Acting CIA head visits hill on Petreaus matter
Lawmakers are angry they didn't learn earlier about affair or threatening emails.
Defense
Reports: Susan Rice is favorite for State
If nominated, she would face a tough confirmation hearing.
Management
John Kerry's name being floated for Defense post, not State
Susan Rice now a frontrunner for State nomination.
Defense
Why Petraeus's affair matters (but Bill Clinton's didn't)
In the military, there's very little distinction between public and private life.
Defense
Scandal investigation extends to U.S. commander in Afghanistan
Probe that led to Petraeus' resignation also uncovers inappropriate emails involving Gen. John Allen.
Defense
Veterans twice as likely to cheat on their spouses as non-veterans
Infidelity and divorce are more common among servicemen and women, a study found.
Defense
The growing rural isolation of veterans
Pentagon leaders are lamenting that civilians have less contact with the realities of military life.
Defense
Analysis: From war to work
Tailoring career transition programs to a new generation of veterans.
Defense
Vets face delays in receiving benefits due to lack of records
Report finds units in Iraq and Afghanistan have not been managing their daily field reporting.
Defense
Cheaper, greener housing for veterans
The Veterans Affairs Department estimates that 107,000 veterans are homeless on any given night
Defense
Will the U.S. send weapons to Syria now that the rebels have a president?
The disparate factions of the Syrian opposition have united
Pay & Benefits
Cuts in federal pay and benefits are among deficit reduction possibilities
CBO analysis looks at potential savings related to increasing feds’ health care costs, reducing pay.
Oversight
Condoleezza Rice: GOP must adapt to 'changing demographics'
Party is losing 'important segments of the electorate,' former secretary of State says.
Defense
Syrian rebel leader is pulling for Romney
A general on the rebel's military council believes Mitt Romney is more likely to intervene in their conflict
Defense
GOP lawmakers say ‘thousands’ of military votes will not be counted
Slow military mail processing will cause ballots to arrive too late, senators say.
Management
Contractors eye post-election musical chairs on Senate panel
Claire McCaskill’s temporary oversight committee faces uncertain future.
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