Defense
Romney adviser: Cut entitlements to spare Defense, save jobs
Romney had not previously suggested where he would cut spending.
Oversight
Congress commemorates fallen Capitol police officers
John Gibson and Jacob Chestnut were killed in the line of duty 14 years ago.
Management
Keeping Projects On Track
When a major endeavor is coming off the rails, managers must act quickly and decisively to avoid failure.
Nextgov
DHS taps big data to ferret out phony schools peddling student visas
Bogus institutions sell immigration papers under the guise of collecting tuition and fees.
Management
Romney steps up criticism of Obama on leaks
GOP candidate also blasts defense cuts in VFW speech, but offers few new policy details.
Pay & Benefits
EEOC unveils changes to discrimination complaint process
Rules aim to improve how claims are filed, processed and decided.
Management
Health care law will cost less than previously estimated, CBO says
Bill to repeal the law would add to deficits, analysts find.
Nextgov
Who wants a cell plan with unlimited texting? VA does.
Agency’s national mobile contract likely would be worth millions a month.
Pay & Benefits
No perfect way to compare private and public sector pay, study finds
Salary comparison methods reach differing conclusions, GAO report says.
Oversight
Who’s to blame if we go over the fiscal cliff?
Cynical Democrats, GOP Sen. Pat Toomey suggests.
Oversight
Romney accidentally sympathizes with Obama on fiscal crisis
Next president should get six months to one year to deal with the situation, Romney says.
Oversight
Debt-ceiling crisis came with hefty bill for taxpayers, report finds
Increased borrowing has cost Treasury $1.3 billion so far, GAO says.
Oversight
The Obama administration violated the constitution but won't reveal how
The transgression occurred at the National Security Agency and involved illegal spying on Americans. The details? They're scandalously classified.
Management
Report: Romney’s Salt Lake City Olympics lacked transparency
Reporters and public officials say they were denied access to certain documents.
Nextgov
Coming soon to a phone near you: A software bug-scanning app
X-Ray alerts owners to security vulnerabilities.
Oversight
Geithner ‘deeply offended’ by former investigator general's claims
Neil Barofsky's new book says financial bailout was 'hijacked' by Wall Street banks.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- It's All About Romney
The candidate is a target once again for comedians.
Defense
Senator: White House behind national security leaks
Senate Intelligence Committee chairwoman doesn't implicate Obama.
Management
What Leaders Can Learn from the Life of Sally Ride
In 2012, it’s perhaps easy to forget what she was up against when she rode into space on the shuttle Challenger in 1983.
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