Defense

Reports: Afghanistan will need foreign aid through 2025

Clinton says United States is ready to offer support if the country pursues reform and democracy.

Defense

Why Obama might veto defense bill: It would hurt the fight against terrorism

Analysis: Inside the administration's thinking on terrorism detentions.

Tech

The Best Laid Plans

Agencies are developing strategies to boost the cybersecurity workforce, but challenges remain.

News

Pay Freeze: The Royal Treatment

News

Banning E-Mail at Work?

News

Dispute on the Shores of Tripoli

Defense

Clinton moves to inject new urgency into bioweapon concerns at Geneva event

The Secretary of State's appearance will draw welcome attention to efforts to counter biological threats, observers say.

News

Tweet this: Some popular agencies have poor social media skills

A new dashboard ranks feds' engagement with Twitter followers and find that popularity doesn't always improve the dialogue.

Oversight

House-passed regulatory reforms face uphill battle

Fate of two bills in Senate is uncertain, and the president has threatened vetoes.

Pay & Benefits

Experts urge federal employees to consider switching health plans

With the open season deadline approaching, analysts emphasize that all workers should review their options annually.

Oversight

Senate-passed Defense bill would cap contractor pay

Reimbursement ceiling of $400,000 would apply to all defense company employees.

Pay & Benefits

Senate rejects bill with pay freeze extension

The measure would have prolonged the federal salary freeze and reduced the government workforce.

News

Play of the Day -- Rick Perry does Leno; Plus: Mitt Romney is his own mistress

A daily roundup of late-night video.

Oversight

Obama orders upgrades to energy efficiency of federal buildings

President Clinton will lead similar effort to invest in improving private sector facilities.

Pay & Benefits

Taking the Plunge

One reader’s story of switching to a high-deductible health plan.