Defense

Pentagon's top public affairs official steps down

Doug Wilson says Obama gave him 'the chance of a lifetime.' Now he plans to catch his breath.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Romney references Seinfeld incorrectly at debate

Jon Stewart takes umbrage at candidate's attempts at popular culture.

Oversight

Our polarized Congress: Divided we stand

National Journal's annual vote rankings show the depth and bitterness of the country's political divisions.

News

Gingrich's Civil Service Plan: Cut $500B a Year

It's old hat for presidential candidates to claim there are big savings to be found in managing the federal bureaucracy more efficiently.

Pay & Benefits

Cashing Out From the TSP

The public face of the Thrift Savings Plan makes his own way to retirement.

Defense

Koran burning in Afghanistan fuels bloody new attacks on U.S. forces

Afghan soldier fled into a crowd of protestors after killing U.S. troops, official says.

Management

Signs of friction in contractor-government relations

Federal budget cuts are eating into private firms’ revenues, survey finds.

Management

For Agriculture, increasing BioPreferred products is a challenge accepted

A presidential order asks USDA to expand its list of eligible environmentally friendly product categories.

Management

Leadership Lessons from DARPA

Last week, I had the opportunity to hear the director of DARPA, Regina Dugan, speak at a panel on leading innovation during a conference.

Management

Cut! Capitol-security issues crimp moviemakers' style

Architect of the Capitol bans commercial filmmaking on all of his grounds.

News

Federal Rhino Raiders Crack Down on Smugglers

Of the five species of rhinoceros, three are critically endangered due to habitat loss and, mostly, poaching. The rhino's horn -- made of keratin, the same substance making up fingernails, hooves and hair -- is used in Eastern medicine to cure any number of ailments, from cancer to bunions.

News

A Threat to Stars and Stripes?

The Pentagon’s bid to save $1 million by moving the editorial offices of the famed Stars and Stripes newspaper has some of its once-ink-stained scribes upset about possible interference from the brass.

Pay & Benefits

Postal Service announces mail processing facility closures

Tens of thousands of employees have learned their center will shut down, as the agency struggles to regain its financial health.

Defense

Obama apologizes for alleged Koran burning

Letter handed to Afghan President Hamid Karzai by U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Romney's Ash Wednesday

Jay Leno explains why Mitt Romney had ash on his head Wednesday.

Oversight

Report: Debt would grow under all but one GOP contender

Only Texas Rep. Ron Paul's plans would reduce the national debt, thanks to huge promised spending reductions combined with tax cuts.

Pay & Benefits

A Tale of Two Compensation Proposals

The debate is far from over.

Pay & Benefits

Obama signs payroll-tax holiday into law

New federal employees must now pay more for retirement benefits.