Pay & Benefits
Federal travelers could have fewer lodging options
Fiscal 2013 per diem rates could take a hit because of governmentwide effort to rein in spending.
Pay & Benefits
House wants to be clear: IRS can levy your TSP funds
Lawmakers overwhelmingly pass bill clarifying existing law.
Defense
Afghanistan: Eyeing the exits
Neither Obama nor Romney has made clear how fast the remaining force of 68,000 U.S. troops should be pulled out before the deadline.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Rafalca Doesn't Win Gold
Romney's Olympic horse gets attention from comedians.
Management
Obama 'regulatory czar' Cass Sunstein to return to Harvard
Sunstein has helped drive 'a series of historic accomplishments,' Obama says.
Oversight
Presidential transitions should be much faster, panelists say
Recent bill to reduce the number of Senate confirmations is a first step.
Nextgov
GSA launches consolidated acquisition database
Despite soaring costs, agency says new site ultimately will save money.
Management
IRS chief defends implementation of health care law
Maine governor’s Gestapo comments were 'unhelpful rhetoric,' Shulman says.
Pay & Benefits
Senate appropriators OK military pay raise, reject layoff notice proposal
Amendment would have required contractors to issue warnings, contrary to Labor Department ruling.
Nextgov
Homeland Security pushes pay boost for cyber pros
Cybersecurity legislation granting its wish looks likely to fail this year.
Nextgov
Memo to Missile Defense Agency staff: Stop surfing porn at work
Employees downloaded material from sites with malware issues.
Oversight
Defending feds is part of a Virginia senator’s job description, Kaine says
Democratic candidate tells crowd of retired and union employees he’d be their champion.
Management
What Leaders Can Learn from Michael Phelps
The Olympic swimmer is a preparation champion.
Management
GSA executive Prouty departs in wake of spending scandal
Regional commissioner had been suspended since revelations of Las Vegas conference.
Nextgov
Companies see opportunity as U.S. airspace opens to unmanned aircraft
Advanced Defense Technologies and Aerospy team up on drone ‘sense-and-avoid’ system.
Management
The tricky politics of campaign vacations
Leisure activities seen as 'elitist' can hurt candidates.
Management
Three planes nearly collide midair at Reagan National Airport
Planes were within 12 seconds of hitting.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Chick-fil-A and Birth Control
Hot topics are the key for late-night hosts this week.
Management