Management
Signs of friction in contractor-government relations
Federal budget cuts are eating into private firms’ revenues, survey finds.
Defense
Obama apologizes for alleged Koran burning
Letter handed to Afghan President Hamid Karzai by U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker.
Defense
Military whistleblower cases at risk of being dismissed prematurely
Auditors find unclear investigative guidance and incomplete data hamper IG.
Defense
Protests latest in series against U.S. military gaffes in Afghanistan
Incidents erode support for the NATO alliance.
Defense
Afghans protest reports of Koran burning
Top U.S. military officer in Afghanistan offers a public apology and launches an investigation.
Defense
Homeland Security headquarters move strained by budget request
Lieberman disappointed in likely delays in consolidation at St. Elizabeths campus.
Defense
Suspected Capitol bomber was under FBI scrutiny
Lawmakers and staffers were not in danger, according to Capitol Police.
Defense
Panetta defends civilian workforce
Defense officials say civilian cuts may be considered in the future.
Pay & Benefits
Congress approves pension hike for new feds
Payroll tax cut deal requires new hires to contribute an additional 2.3 percent to their retirement benefits.
Defense
F-16s intercept plane in Obama's restricted airspace
As much as 10 kilograms of marijuana was found on the Cessna 182, <i>L.A. Times</i> reports.
Defense
U.S. can safely take deeper nuclear arms cuts, senior Defense official says
The Pentagon has not yet offered President Obama a recommendation on the matter.
Defense
First lady and Jill Biden announce new push to support military spouses
Joint Defense-Treasury report gives states recommendations for streamlining professional licensing for military spouses.
Defense
Senior-level vacancies persist at Homeland Security
Reorganizations, political transitions and retirements are among the factors that affected openings, officials tell watchdog.
Management
Insiders: Pentagon should not bail out defense contractors
Defense officials say they are prepared to intervene to keep companies afloat amid budget cuts.
Defense
Budget request includes TRICARE cut, military retirement details
Proposal increases pay by 1.7 percent, but would slow raises after 2014.
Defense
Homeland security spending request holds level
Request of $39.5 billion is just a slight decrease from current spending.
Defense
President requests 'more disciplined' $613 billion Defense budget
White House wants $525.4 billion for regular defense and $88.5 billion for war account.
Management
GAO faults Pentagon data measuring insourcing
Defense officials say continuing effort furthers strategic workforce goals.
Defense
White House budget to expand clean energy programs through Pentagon
Putting the increases in the Defense budget makes them a less likely target for Republican lawmakers.
Oversight