Pay & Benefits

GSA boosts mileage reimbursement rate

High gas prices spur agency to adjust 2012 rates.

Management

Pentagon defends approach to tax-delinquent contractors

Acquisition chief Kendall responds to senators on Leonie Industries.

Oversight

Secret Service scandal demonstrates 'pattern of behavior,' GOP lawmaker says

Chairman of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee also takes issue with the cost of Secret Service protection at the Summit of the Americas.

Management

Romney says he'd eliminate HUD, consolidate Education

'We've got far too many bureaucrats,' he says about government, according to NBC.

Management

Obama economic team goes on offense

Geithner and Sperling criticize Romney but differ on the extent of the president's economic plan.

Defense

Leaving Afghanistan early would 'set the stage for another 9/11,' ambassador says

Ryan Crocker says the U.S. should continue its mission.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- The hilarity of North Korea's missile launch

Launch failure brings out jokes on late night television.

Tech

Make Way for Microtasking

IT platform offers up small State Department projects to eager college student volunteers.

Defense

Obama waiting to pass judgment on Secret Service case

A dozen Secret Service agents and a handful of U.S. service members have been accused of misconduct in Colombia.

Defense

Five U.S. military personnel also suspected of inappropriate conduct in Colombia

Conduct allegedly took place at same hotel where recalled Secret Service agents were staying.

Oversight

Secret Service agents accused of misconduct in Colombia

Allegations involve visit to prostitutes.

News

Hear From Tomorrow's Leaders, Today

The Excellence in Government conference will feature a roundtable discussion with an impressive set of emerging leaders.

Oversight

Report: IG has referred GSA scandal to Justice Department

Unconfirmed report from congressional staff says criminal charges possible.

Defense

White House defends its approach to North Korea

Missile launch does not mean the Obama administration's effort to engage Pyongyang has failed, official says.