Oversight

Agencies Recognized for Making Documents Readable

But Homeland Security Department is still struggling to make sense, advocacy group says.

Nextgov

New Boston Bomb Parts and Crime Scene Photos Provide Early Marathon Answers

Investigation enters its third day.

Oversight

Get Ready for Smallest U.S. Investment in Budget in History

Infrastructure, education, research spending at all-time lows as share of GDP.

Defense

Why the Immigration Plan Really Could Give Us Border Security

Plan requires that a set of border-security goals be met before any undocumented immigrant gets legal status.

Tech

7 Reasons to Worry About North Korea's Weapons

Is the country bluffing or issuing real threats? Why we should pay attention either way.

Nextgov

When IEDs Come Home: What Boston Looked Like to Iraq Veterans

Bombing resembles roadside incidents in war.

Defense

Experts: Antigovernment Groups Probably Not Behind Boston Bombings

The case doesn't fit with previous attacks from Patriot Movement types.

Oversight

Ricin Letter Adds to Anxiety on the Hill

Capitol Police, the FBI and other agencies are investigating the matter.

Management

Lawmaker Wants Proof Agencies Are Complying With New Small Business Rules

Graves demands evidence they are elevating small and disadvantaged business offices.

Defense

Help a College Student Injured in Boston Find a Mystery Veteran Who Helped Her

Army veteran helped calm victim by showing her a shrapnel wound of his own from Afghanistan.

Defense

Plenty of Clues, Few Leads on Motive of Bomber

Bombings could be the work of al-Qaida affiliates, domestic right-wing extremists, or lone-wolf terrorists.

Pay

Air Force announces RIFs

The Air Force said about 60 Air Force installations will implement civilian reduction-in-force authorities effective through approximately Aug. 23.

Oversight

Letter Sent to Senator Tests Positive for Ricin

Letter was intercepted at Capitol's remote mail processing facility.

Management

The 6 Ways Government Needs to Improve Performance Management

An overview of how the federal government needs to start managing performance.

Nextgov

Teaching Teens About Tech

Group hopes to cultivate the younger generation's love for gadgets into IT careers.

Defense

Defense to Ask Congress for 'Large' Budget Transfer Authority

'Good news' is number of furlough days coming down, Hagel says.

Defense

Pentagon Saves National Guard WMD Unit That Helped in Boston

Hagel sought to dismantle the team but then requested 2014 funding for it.

Management

Bill Granting GAO More Power Clears House

Legislation will now move to Senate, where it could have a champion in Sen. Clare McCaskill, D-Mo.