TRICARE fee hike likely for military retirees, say former Pentagon officials

House Armed Services Committee expects to include modest increase in its markup of fiscal 2012 Defense authorization bill.

• Kellie Lunney
• May 10, 2011

How Much Does it Cost to Move an Agency?

• Tom Shoop
• May 9, 2011

From Nextgov.com: Federal security chiefs pull top salaries among global cyber workforce

Government CIOs are embracing social networking tools, but aren't necessarily applying controls.

• Aliya Sternstein
• May 9, 2011

IRS delays contractor tax withholding

Controversial requirement intended to ensure tax compliance is postponed an additional year.

• Emily Long
• May 9, 2011

Creating a Mega-Department

• Tom Shoop
• May 6, 2011

You Want Small Government?

• Tom Shoop
• May 6, 2011

From Nextgov.com: Disaster victims expect more than Facebook can deliver, FEMA director says

The emergency management agency has ramped up its mobile presence and is working to get cellphone chargers to disaster zones.

• Joseph Marks
• May 6, 2011

Senators seek cost-of-living raise for disabled vets

Legislation also would boost benefits to surviving spouses and children.

• Emily Long
• May 6, 2011

GOP senators vow to block consumer bureau nominee

Resisting Obama’s pick of Elizabeth Warren, they want a board rather than a director to run new agency to serve as a ‘check.’

• Charles S. Clark
• May 6, 2011

Better Hiring: Any Questions?

• Tom Shoop
• May 5, 2011

From Nextgov.com: Lawmakers would give Energy authority over utilities during cyber emergencies

Stuxnet virus raised fears about electricity grid’s vulnerability to sabotage.

• Aliya Sternstein
• May 5, 2011

The Week in Comments: Federal pay, the debt ceiling and, of course, bin Laden

The best in reader reaction to recent articles.

• May 5, 2011

First nurse nominated as Army surgeon general

Patricia Horoho commanded Walter Reed Health Care System and was at Pentagon during 9/11.

• Bob Brewin
• May 5, 2011

Analysis: The deeper meaning of 'surge'

Government must maintain capabilities for rapid and intense application of resources to address almost any catastrophe, military or otherwise.

• Donald L. Losman
• May 5, 2011

Osama, Obama and the Perception of Public Service

• Tom Shoop
• May 4, 2011

From Nextgov.com: U.S. and Estonia forge new cyber relationship

A joint investigation recently netted a major international cyber ring involved in computer fraud and identity theft.

• Aliya Sternstein
• May 4, 2011

Show Public Servants Some Love

• Tom Shoop
• May 3, 2011

Who Are the Highest-Paid Feds?

• Tom Shoop
• May 3, 2011

From Nextgov.com: Issa says White House can too easily hide presidential records

The House oversight committee chairman wants assurance that staff are archiving work emails sent from personal accounts.

• Joseph Marks
• May 3, 2011

USPS distributes reduction-in-force notices

Administrative employees to receive specific instructions later this month, official says.

• Emily Long
• May 3, 2011