Defense
Congressional intelligence leaders say Taliban is stronger
President Obama argues the United States has broken the organization's momentum.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Letterman asks if Romney can be taken seriously
Leno and Letterman take on the likely GOP nominee.
Management
Service to America finalists announced
Thirty-three feds will compete for nine medals with cash awards between $3,000 and $10,000.
Oversight
Lawmaker: GSA executive under investigation shouldn’t be paid
In op-ed, congressman promises to propose legislation for putting federal officials charged with serious offenses on unpaid leave.
Management
Postal Service officials keep pressing for their own reform plan
They emphasize that rural post office closures would be phased in gradually.
Management
TransCanada reapplies for Keystone permit
Political debate over the pipeline will likely reignite.
Oversight
Magic acts at conferences can add substance, professionals say
Senator demands that NOAA turn over details on conference spending.
Management
GSA dangled tax break before contractors, but asked for a piece
The 2011 policy was canceled when it failed to draw any interest, AP reports.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The election has become a nonsensical football game
News organizations user sports analogies too much.
Defense
Military tribunal starts for 9/11 mastermind
Tribunal begins for five men accused in the 2001 attacks, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Pay & Benefits
TSP, Pensions and More
There’s been a lot of activity lately on provisions that could affect your retirement plans.
Management
Leaks to Republican ally prompt calls for labor board member to resign
Alleged breaches warrant congressional investigation, lawmaker says.
Management
NOAA cancels solicitation for ‘magic’ motivational speaker
Online notice came one month after GSA spending scandal.
Management
Take the Rupert Murdoch Test
Murdoch's latest scandal brings up some questions to ask about leadership.
Management
New agreement leases drug flops to NIH for further study
Under agreement, firms will let NIH commission new studies on old drugs.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement claims backlog shrinks
OPM received fewer retirement applications in April and was able to chip away at its inventory.
Defense
Obama reveals new details on bin Laden raid
Interview with Brian Williams of NBC marks the most comprehensive look yet at the decision-making involved in the raid.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Finally, Newt's proper exit
Comedians salute and mock Gingrich as he formally ends his campaign.
Oversight
Senator wants 'open and transparent' White House review of Colombia incident
Grassley says officials must be held accountable for scandal.
Pay & Benefits