Oversight

Attending the conventions? You might want to brush up on the Hatch Act

Only some feds can serve as delegate, alternate or proxy .

Management

Report from ex-House GOP leader says stimulus helped Florida

Quoting study, Romney supporter Adam Putnam falls off party line.

Nextgov

Navy SEAL author cashing in on Special Ops video game

Matt Bisonnette also wrote a book on the bin Laden raid.

Oversight

GOP moves up Romney nominating vote

Party will begin its roll call vote the first night of the convention.

Management

Former Ambassador Crocker arrested for drunken driving, hit-and-run

The one-time U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan's next court date is Sept. 12.

Defense

ICE agents sue Obama administration over immigration policies

Agents claim they cannot fully identify and deport illegal immigrants.

Management

Tampa mayor: Storm threat greatly diminished

Hurricane Center official cautions city is 'not off the hook yet.'

Oversight

Play of the Day -- GOP Prepares for Convention, Hurricane

The Republicans continue to be the main attraction for late-night comedians.

Pay & Benefits

Talking TSP

Responses to issues and concerns related to Thrift Savings Plan investments.

News

Romney Backs Pay for Performance

GOP standard-bearer touts performance-based bonuses for managers.

Management

Regulatory commission accepts plan to cut back service at rural post offices

Proposal is 'consistent with public policy,' PRC says.

Oversight

White House keeps mum on request for beer recipe

Carney: "Not aware of any plans at this time to divulge the secret recipe."

Defense

Hundreds of DHS employees arrested for laptop thefts, drug smuggling, other crimes

IG probes led to 260 convictions in 2011.

Defense

Fox News outs Navy SEAL Team 6 author

The veteran Navy SEAL had intended to stay anonymous while promoting his tell-all book.

Management

Survey: Feds can and should continue attending conferences

Training and sharing best practices cited as main benefits; 3 percent admit to going for the prizes and giveaways.

Defense

Ryan: Obama on notice to 'put up or shut up' with Defense cuts plan

Candidate begins trying to personalize effects of military spending reductions.

Oversight

Romney tries to change the subject by promising 'North American energy independence'

The candidate's energy plan includes more oil and gas exploration.

Oversight

FBI fears RNC disturbance by anarchists with acid eggs

Protesters may disturb the Tampa convention using a variety of methods, according to FBI intelligence.