Defense
Panetta takes a slap at the GOP
'It’s easy to talk tough. Acting tough is a hell of a lot more important,' Defense secretary says.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart goes inside Rush Limbaugh's head
The Daily Show weighs in on talk show host's recent scandal.
Defense
Obama administration offers new defense for killing U.S. citizens
But the counterterror policy raises as many questions as it answers.
Management
Romney says his foreign policy would be based on Reagan's
Because of Obama's ineffectiveness, the Iranians are on the cusp of developing nuclear weapons, Romney writes.
Oversight
Bill to revamp Federal Reserve expected on Thursday
The Sound Dollar Act would separate new consumer bureau from the Fed's budget.
Oversight
Senate Control Looking Like a Close Call
It once looked likely that Republicans would win control of the Senate. Now it’s a much closer call.
Management
TSA saves money through risk-based passenger screening
Administrator John Pistole expresses hopes for expanding trusted traveler programs.
Defense
McCain calls for air strikes on Syria
Ultimate goal should be to establish and defend safe havens for forces opposing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, he says.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service to lay off up to 2,000 employees
Voluntary retirement packages and buyouts also may be considered as USPS moves to close more than 220 mail processing facilities.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement returns grow steadily in February
All funds in the Thrift Savings Plan post slightly lower gains than January, but stay in the black.
News
Rick Santorum, Son of Civil Servants
Addressing attendees at the American Federation of Government Employees’ annual legislative conference last week, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, delivered an unscripted aside attacking GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum. Brown blasted the former Pennsylvania senator’s comments about the “indoctrination” of American college students, drawing enthusiastic audience applause.
Pay & Benefits
Agriculture to offer more buyouts
Department plans to grant 300 buyouts and then hire 150 employees at lower grades.
Oversight
OPM asked to explain fellows program snafu
Lawmakers are concerned mistaken acceptance emails could be a sign of broader IT problems.
Oversight
IRS undercover operations should track expenses better, audit says
Progress cited in agent safety but stronger management controls advised.
Defense
Romney to mother of Army daughter: How can Obama sleep at night?
The GOP contender charges that Obama has not defined the U.S. mission in Afghanistan.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- 'Mitt Romney' talks gaffes on Saturday Night Live
In cold open, 'Romney' discusses his Michigan victory.
Defense
Steep military cuts would be irresponsible, lawmaker says
Armed Services chairman touts bill to pay for the first year of sequestration by reducing the federal workforce by 10 percent through attrition.
Oversight