Pay & Benefits
Same-sex partner benefits bill is up for consideration
Act would extend retirement and other benefits to same-sex couples in the federal workforce.
Pay & Benefits
Uncle Sam scales back on bonuses
The government handed out $43 million less in merit awards in 2011 than in 2010.
Management
Agriculture showcases recent successes to mark its 150th birthday
<i>Morning Joe</i> anchors and former Redskins lead hundreds in calisthenics.
Nextgov
A Web-based app could help combat pirates and arms traffickers
The Navy is exploring technologies to mitigate maritime threats.
News
Happy 150th Birthday, USDA!
The work of its more than 100,000 employees has a tremendous impact on the American economy.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The Newsweek cover's ramifications
Letterman and Leno joke about the magazine's portrayal of the president.
Nextgov
Exposed to anthrax? In the future, your shirt could provide early warning.
The Pentagon wants clothing and paint that contain bio-warfare detectors.
Defense
Active-duty military now can see America the Beautiful for free
The government waives park fees for service members and their families.
Oversight
Lugar’s Downfall
Don’t just chalk up the Indiana Republican’s primary defeat to the tea party. It’s more complicated than that.
Management
Ron Paul suspends active campaigning
The senator says he'll still work to accumulate delegates.
Management
Justice responds to charges of inaction prosecuting Wall Street
Newsweek and Wall Street Journal report on few convictions and scant official data.
Pay & Benefits
Panel rejects proposals to raise military retirees’ health care premiums
House committee approves minor co-pay increases, but says Obama’s TRICARE hikes go ‘too far.’
Oversight
Senators barrage GSA with new questions on conference scandal
Lieberman, Collins seek review of per diems and status of follow-up reforms.
Defense
State Department denies negative report on Iraq police training
The New York Times reports $500 million program may be canceled.
Nextgov
LightSquared files for bankruptcy
The company reported debts and assets of more than $1 billion.
Nextgov
American drones will not save Yemen
An attempted terrorist attack this week has been bookended by U.S. drone strikes in Yemen. Do we know they're effective?
Nextgov
An ambiguous FBI cyber alert raises more questions than it answers
Warning about malware aimed at U.S. business travelers abroad fails to provide critical information, including where the attacks have occurred.
Defense
Congressional homeland security leaders pessimistic on Afghanistan
Taliban is clearly not interested in negotiation, lawmakers say.
Oversight