Defense
Romney, Gingrich blast Obama for missile defense comments
Candidates say president should publicly announce what his plans are now.
Pay & Benefits
Air Force to offer third round of buyouts
Employees will receive eligibility surveys by May and, if approved, must leave by Aug. 31.
Oversight
GOP lawmaker looks to merge Energy and EPA
Proposed consolidation would save $3 billion in first year, says Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.
Management
Consumer bureau chief: Recess appointment 'not affecting our decision making'
President Obama installed Richard Cordray as director of the agency over the objection of Republicans in January .
News
Romney: I'll Tell You What I'll Cut -- Later
GOP front-runner doesn't want specific proposals to be used against him in the presidential campaign.
Defense
Obama says he’ll have 'more flexibility' on missile defense after election
Comment was caught on live microphone toward the end of a meeting with the Russian president.
Defense
Wife of Staff Sgt. Bales speaks out
Karilyn Bales says she does not believe her husband killed 17 Afghan civilians.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Jeb Bush's tough decision
Leno takes aim at the former Florida governor.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service steers attention away from 'flawed' revenue study
USPS emphasizes savings from five-year business plan as lawmakers prepare to debate reform bills.
Management
IRS is underfunded but ready for health care law, commissioner says
Shulman defends request for 8 percent budget hike for fiscal 2013.
Tech
ACLU: New domestic intelligence rules undermine privacy, security
Rules allow the National Counterterrorism Center to store private information about Americans, even if they aren't suspected of being terrorists.
Management
Panel suggests tighter timeline for presidential appointments
Commission wants 150 top slots filled by May 1 of new administration.
Defense
Bales charged on 17 counts of pre-meditated murder
The staff sergeant is the sole suspect in the shooting deaths of 17 Afghan civilians.
Pay & Benefits
Federal locality pay areas to remain unchanged in 2013
President’s Pay Agent rejects plan to expand to new areas.
Defense
Staff Sgt. Bales is 'scapegoat' for administration, attorney says
The war in Afghanistan will be on trial along with suspect in mass shootings, John Browne tells CBS.
Defense
Charges in Afghan shooting will be start of long legal journey
Process is almost certain to continue after U.S. troops have withdrawn.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- If Romney is an Etch A Sketch, Gingrich is an Easy Bake Oven
Kimmel compares Gingrich to another children's toy.
Pay & Benefits