Defense
Senators: Iran can't be allowed nuclear capability
Strategy of containment is unacceptable, trio writes.
Pay & Benefits
Senate approves retirement-work hybrid for feds
House to consider a similar provision next week.
Defense
Army suicides have risen dramatically since Iraq invasion, study shows
Authors say mental health deteriorates during prolonged combat.
Management
Fiscal stalemate will drag on into 2013, analyst forecasts
Budget expert tells technology industry that lawmakers will ‘kick the can down the road.’
Management
Small Business panel advances six pro-contractor bills
Measures challenge Obama administration insourcing initiative, raise small business contracting goals.
Defense
Panetta: Pentagon planning for potential Iran strikes
An attack would set Iran's nuclear program back only by a few years, officials warn.
Oversight
Senate contracting panel leader targeted in six-figure ad buy
Group attacks Sen. Claire McCaskill on taxes and Medicare.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The new iPad for president?
Colbert says new Apple product could be nominee.
Defense
Afghan Air Force probed in drug running
The service was established largely with American funds.
Management
Postal Service puts some closures on hold during elections
State officials express concern the process could disrupt mail-in and absentee voting.
Defense
Pentagon weighs military strikes into Syria; clear risks remain
Diplomacy first, Panetta and Dempsey tell lawmakers.
Oversight
Two decades later, lawmakers move to revise Hatch Act
New legislation would allow state and local government employees to run in partisan elections.
Defense
Defense faces lawsuit from sexual assault victims
Lawmakers grill the department on hazing, lack of diversity.
Oversight