Oversight
Occupy protesters, alpacas in tow, call for EPA administrator’s resignation
The demonstration was the first of a planned string of protests at federal agencies.
Management
Suspension and debarment often misunderstood, contractors told
Procurement experts compare notes on ‘doing more with less’ at GSA-convened conference.
Oversight
Two more nuclear reactors approved by NRC
Commission has started issuing licenses after a 34-year hiatus.
Oversight
House postal bill would save billions, CBO says
Nonpartisan number-cruncher says cutting Saturday delivery would boost USPS savings.
Management
OPM cracks down after CFC audit
Charitable donations can’t be spent on meals, entertainment or travel, agency orders.
Defense
Bin Laden spent his last years on the run in Pakistan, wife says
Al Qaeda leader moved among five safe houses, fathered four children.
Management
In Wisconsin, Romney likely to join battle against public employee unions
GOP front-runner praises state's governor for acting to slash benefits.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Mitt Romney's blue collar comedy tour
Colbert mocks Romney for factory story.
Pay & Benefits
Are You Counting on Social Security?
The program’s role in your preparation for retirement.
Defense
Lawmakers, generals, budgets. . . and lies?
The chasm between Republicans, Democrats, and military over defense cuts goes on full display.
Management
Contractors remain a focal point in cost-cutting efforts
Senators and agency officials highlight financial benefits of insourcing and proper auditing.
Oversight
Government curbs improper payments -- but not enough
U.S. controller tells senators of legal obstacles to catching and preventing mistakes.
Pay & Benefits
Stopgap highway bill leaves pension provisions in limbo
Senate passes a 90-day extension, putting off debate on longer-term measures that could affect federal retirement.
Pay & Benefits
House backs pay freeze extension
The GOP fiscal 2013 budget proposal includes provisions affecting federal benefits and salaries.
Management
More career feds would join Senior Executive Service under new bill
Sen. Daniel Akaka’s legislation calls for fewer appointees.
Oversight
GOP lawmaker accuses generals of 'smoke and mirrors' in budget requests
Republicans complain Defense request is based on an 'artificial' spending cap.
Defense
Missouri Democrat gets a hand from veterans group
Ads praise Sen. Claire McCaskill for fighting cuts to VA hospitals, supporting the new GI bill.
Oversight