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.
Oversight
Consumer finance bureau under Cordray makes its presence felt
Financial services industry appears to adapt to new regulatory agency.
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