Defense

What Iraq vets have to say about Iraq

Combat veterans share their impressions of the war in Iraq now that the U.S. mission there is over.

Oversight

Congress votes to streamline Senate confirmation process

About 170 nominations and 3,000 military officer positions will no longer require Senate approval.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- This is A Holy Site With Great Culture

Mitt Romney's gaffes again take center stage.

Briefing

Focus On Jobs

VA boosts veteran recruiting, but the specter of job downgrades could complicate the effort.

Features

Clipped Wings

Many Americans say they want smaller government. We’re about to find out if they really mean it.

Defense

Defense prepares sequester scenarios

Agency reportedly sees four ways the threat of across-the-board cuts could play out.

Pay & Benefits

TSP head expresses regret over cyberattack

The board’s executive director says agency now has a plan in place to notify participants of security breaches.

Oversight

Six-month deal reached to avoid government shutdown

Plan would keep spending at the current rate for half a year.

Management

Agencies aren't fully reimbursing IRS

The tax service ends up using its own operating budget for work it does for other departments, TIGTA finds.

Pay & Benefits

Military moves one step closer to a pay raise

Senate subcommittee advances bill with 1.7 percent salary boost for service members next year.

Nextgov

Romney to announce veep pick via app

Decision will go out to iPhone and Android programs nanoseconds before it is broadcast to the wider public.

Management

Agency financial chiefs lukewarm on campaign against waste

White House initiative not always aligned with agency missions, survey respondents say.

News

If You Liked GovEnergy, You'll Love...

Industry offers alternative after GSA pulls out of energy trade event.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Catching Up With Romney and Talking With Cheney

Back from the weekend, it's time for comedians to talk about Romney's trip.

Management

Video: Romney spokesman tells reporters to 'shove it'

Gorka later apologized to journalists after telling them to "kiss my ass" in Warsaw.