News
Perry talks of downsizing government, supporting Israel
Although Perry focused on Israel, the audience at the Republican Jewish Coalition appeared to especially like his plans to reform Washington.
News
Gingrich and Bachmann would move embassy to Jerusalem
The U.S. embassy in Israel is currently in Tel Aviv.
Oversight
Gingrich would tap John Bolton for secretary of State
Senate Democrats filibustered Bolton in 2005, before he won a recess appointment as ambassador to the United Nations.
Defense
Army-Navy game rivalry plays out on Facebook, Twitter
The two services use football game-oriented social media to promote their key roles and missions.
Defense
Pentagon moves against conversion of in-house work to contractors
Union applauds stepped-up enforcement and proposal to apply it governmentwide.
Oversight
USPS, unions extend contract negotiations again
Deadline has been moved back more than a week, to Dec. 16.
Oversight
Another legislative standoff looms
Democrats say they'd make Republicans regret leaving for Christmas without a deal on extending the payroll tax holiday.
Oversight
Fraud persists within U.S. Postal Service
New inspector general report reveals letter carriers who stole mail and collected false payments.
News
Play of the Day -- Perry's move for Cain supporters; Plus: Obama, Ron Paul grab the T-Pain mic
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Management
Holiday Hazards
December is a time for merriment and gift giving, but for federal employees -- especially managers -- it can be a minefield.
News
FAA chief resigns
Administrator steps down from his post following weekend drunk driving arrest.
Oversight
Senator would expand whistleblower protections to contractors
Claire McCaskill cites Recovery Act as model legislation for exposing waste and fraud.
Tech
If you think you'll save money with cloud computing, think again
More than half the organizations surveyed say they saw little or no financial gain after their transition, but most reported other benefits.
Pay & Benefits
TSP returns disappoint in November
All but three funds posted negative returns last month.
Defense
Drone was gathering intelligence when it went down in Iran, U.S. officials say
Controllers reportedly lost contact with the prized stealth unmanned aerial drone last week over western Afghanistan.
Defense
58 die in Afghanistan suicide attacks targeting Shiites
Attacks mark the first major incident of religiously motivated violence since the fall of the Taliban regime.
News