Defense
Intel budget continues decline after post-9/11 buildup
Required public release puts fiscal 2012 governmentwide figure at $75.4 billion.
Tech
This is what the National Unwatering SWAT Team does
The group will be sent by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Defense
Widespread nature of Sandy prompted early disaster declarations, Fugate says
At least 1,500 FEMA employees joined other agencies in Monday’s response, administrator estimates.
Defense
Thousands of National Guard forces mobilized for Sandy
Guard members are assisting first responders, helping with relief efforts.
Defense
Sandy unfolding as forecast, says National Hurricane Center chief
FEMA head says storm will have an impact on federal elections.
Management
Washington-area federal agencies remain closed Tuesday
Hurricane Sandy keeps the federal government in D.C. shuttered a second consecutive day.
Management
President pledges to cut through bureaucracy in hurricane response
"We’re not going to get bogged down with a lot of rules," he says of relief efforts.
Defense
Report: CIA requests for backup in Benghazi were repeatedly denied
Fox News says CIA operators on the scene repeatedly transmitted requests for military backup but were denied by U.S. officials.
Management
Retired diplomats call for boosts in State Department hiring
Austerity budgets threaten transition following wind-down of two wars, report warns.
Defense
Analysis: Lessons from a reinvented military base
The transformation of obsolete military facilities can occur anywhere.
Defense
Colin Powell accused of race-based Obama endorsement
John Sununu later backed off comments about the retired general, a moderate Republican.
Nextgov
Pentagon advised to overhaul science and tech hiring
Defense lacks pipeline to fill STEM jobs left vacant by retirees, report says.
Management
SBA and Pentagon join forces to boost women in contracting
Legislation and agency initiatives aim to meet goal of 5 percent for small business.
Defense
Video: The Daily Show goes on a mission to help vets get jobs
Jon Stewart needles opponents of bill that would train veterans.
Defense
Colin Powell endorses Obama
The retired general remains a 'moderate Republican' but is 'uncomfortable' with some Romney policies.
Nextgov
Hillary Clinton: The U.S. doesn't rely on Facebook for intelligence
Clinton's statement comes after reports that an Islamic militant group claimed responsibility for the Benghazi attacks on social media
Defense
Some work-study vets wait weeks or months for VA paychecks
Troops-turned-students seek faster payment.
Defense
What happens when suspected terrorists refuse to go to their trials?
Several of the alleged 9/11 plotters have decided to stay in their cells.
Defense