Defense
Death penalty possible in Afghan killings case, AP reports
The killings must not derail the U.S. mission in Afghanistan, Panetta says.
Oversight
Infighting Hurts GOP Candidates
Republicans seem happier quibbling among themselves than uniting behind a presidential candidate.
Pay & Benefits
Senate gears up for vote on pay freeze extension
Prospects for passage of overall surface transportation bill remain unclear.
Defense
Afghanistan war commander: Killings will not accelerate drawdown
The man suspected of shooting the Afghan civilians acted alone, Gen. John Allen says.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service defends executive salaries as lawmaker looks to cap pay
Agency insists it must stay competitive with the private sector.
Defense
Afghanistan killings: Not the first time
A look at punishment of past crimes shows mostly light sentencing.
Management
Agencies restrict media access, survey of journalists finds
Public information officers faulted for shielding employees from questioning.
News
When Budget Battles Hit the Bathroom Stall
If you're planning on traveling to Trenton N.J. in the near future, you might want to pack your own toilet paper. Bloomberg reports that public buildings in the city may soon run out because of a budget dispute involving the mayor and the city council.
Defense
Shootings likely to upend Afghanistan strategy
Tragedy steps up pressure to find a faster way out of the conflict.
Defense
U.S. should reassess Afghan policy, Santorum says
Candidate is optimistic about the election, saying 'Governor Romney will not make it.'
Defense
Obama calls Karzai over shooting of Afghan civilians
A solider reportedly walked more than a mile from his base and methodically killed the civilians -- including children.
Pay & Benefits
Pay freeze extension on the table again
GOP Sen. Pat Roberts would use savings to offset the cost of tax relief, energy measures in transportation bill.
Pay & Benefits
GSA chief calls Telework Week a 'roaring success'
Mobile devices allow rotating use of space at headquarters -- currently under renovation.
Tech
Nuclear commission issues first Fukushima safety orders
Operators of the 104 U.S. nuclear reactors will have till the end of 2016 to comply with updated requirements.
Defense
Defense doesn’t need Congress’ blessing to close bases
Financial pressures could force the Pentagon to move forward on its own under a less community-friendly approach, official warns.
Oversight
Senate bill muddies waters on shedding excess real estate
Measure differs from OMB and House-passed plan for a civilian property board similar to Defense’s base closure commission.
Oversight