Pay & Benefits

Ryan’s plans on pay, benefits will be Romney's too, critics say

The candidate is now ‘tethered’ to his running mate’s budget, Rep. Chris Van Hollen says.

Tech

President Obama wants a NASA mohawk

Congratulates Mars Curiosity mission team on successful landing.

News

Romney, Vegas, Business and Government

When it comes to his presidential campaign, Mitt Romney is a company man.

Oversight

Moderators announced for presidential debates

PBS’s Jim Lehrer, CNN’s Candy Crowley and CBS’s Bob Schieffer will be the moderators for this year's presidential debates.

Oversight

House files civil lawsuit against Holder

Boehner says the Justice Department has been 'stonewalling Congress.'

Oversight

Potheads take an interest in Operation Fast & Furious

Marijuana raids aimed to distract public from gun-walking investigation, book contends.

News

En Garde, State Department

'I am for any candidate who distrusts the State Department,' Newt Gingrich says.

Management

How Biden and Ryan stack up

The Oct. 11 debate in Kentucky will be key.

Oversight

Use of Ryan budget in Hill races offers insights

Democrats call it a vulnerability, but GOP says a good messenger can offset challenge.

Tech

Treating All Types of Workers Equally

At DISA, all employees are required to file a daily activity report.

Pay & Benefits

Romney's VP pick has sought to freeze pay, trim benefits

Paul Ryan has pushed for an extended freeze and boosts in employees' retirement contributions.

Management

Ryan launches VP campaign with attack on big government

As House budget chair, he has pushed plans to cut the federal workforce, freeze pay and trim benefits.

Oversight

Romney's VP choice brings budget leadership experience

Paul Ryan has quickly developed strong rapport with presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney.

Nextgov

Romney app scooped on VP choice

Users were promised they'd be the first to know, but word leaked out earlier.

Management

Romney picks Ryan for VP slot

House Budget Committee leader says his Capitol Hill experience will complement Romney's executive background.

Defense

Meet America's first openly gay general

Army reserve officer Tammy Smith is promoted to brigadier general and publicly acknowledges her sexuality for the first time.