News

The last debate: Defense and the sequester that 'will not happen'

In their final face-off, the candidates talk military budgets, veterans and even cybersecurity.

Nextgov

Yes, the Army will still be relevant, even after Afghanistan

Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno is frustrated with questions about the service’s future role.

Pay & Benefits

More than 50,000 choose Thrift Saving Plan’s new Roth option

The investment choice now is open to all Defense civilians and service members.

Pay & Benefits

Thrift Savings Plan advisory board considers mutual funds

Move would mean greater freedom for TSP participants -- and also greater risk.

Nextgov

Tool helps agencies manage social media messaging

Citizens are demanding a more responsive government.

Management

Many agencies already reacting to sequestration threat, panelists say

Contractors will face renegotiated agreements and cuts in government procurement staff.

Oversight

Keep payroll tax cut extension on the table, Maryland Democrat says

Chris Van Hollen says the tax break does not affect Social Security.

Management

Postal union claims USPS solvency within reach

NALC says prefunding mandate is preventing financial viability.

Management

5 Leadership Lessons Learned From the 2012 Debates

As the race enters its final phase, what lessons have we learned from these debates?

Defense

Annan: Ryan 'dead wrong' on Syria

It is premature to give up on the peace process, former U.N. secretary general says.

Nextgov

Stop robocalls and earn $50,000

FTC challenges innovators to solve annoying problem.

Defense

Romney surrogate accuses administration of 'another national security leak'

Denials from the U.S. and Iran about one-on-one negotiations over nuclear program make it look like a leak, Portman says.

Oversight

Obama honors McGovern as a 'statesman of great conscience'

The former lawmaker and one-time presidential contender died Sunday.

Defense

U.S. embassy in Jordan targeted in foiled al-Qaida plot

11 people with connections to al-Qaida's affiliate in Iraq arrested.

Defense

Report: CIA documents support Rice's early account of Libya attacks

Information indicated timing of attacks was influenced by Cairo protests.

Nextgov

Think twice before you click that dot-gov link from your cellphone

Symantec reports 15 percent of clicks on 1.USA.gov sites take users to bogus pages.

Management

Infographic: The Many Perks of Working From Home

Employees who telework are not just healthier and happier, they're good for the environment.