News
Americans are glum about direction of country, poll finds
Eighty percent of Americans describe themselves as 'dissatisfied' or 'angry' about the way the federal government works.
News
Play of the Day -- Ambien, beer and Herman Cain: Rick Perry's animated speech explained on SNL
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News
Super committee is not seeking an extension, member says
'This is the moment to get it done, if we’re going to get it done,' Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., says.
Tech
Security Stress
Protecting company data can be more stressful than getting a divorce, survey of IT managers finds.
Defense
American military leader in Afghanistan relieved of duties
Gen. Peter Fuller had made remarks disparaging President Hamid Karzai in an interview in Washington.
Defense
FBI, Homeland Security defer to each other on immigrants' data
House Republicans plan to subpoena criminal records of immigrants in the country unlawfully and claim agencies are hiding crimes.
Pay & Benefits
OPM offers open season crash course
Series of webcasts is aimed at helping employees get up to speed on health insurance choices.
Oversight
Public-private pay gap widens
Washington and Miami are exceptions to the rule, according to latest statistics.
Defense
Air Force to cut officers, spur early retirement, news report says
Congressional mandates require 436 Air Force captains and majors to lose their jobs, Federal New Radio reports.
News
Leaders join deficit-reduction talks, aides say
Boehner, Reid, McConnell and their staffs are working with super committee members to hammer out a deal.
Defense
WSJ: CIA asked to adjust drone strike policy
Behind closed doors, officials concerned that drone strikes are straining the relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan, the paper reports.
News
Ron Paul lays out ambitious agenda to shrink government
The presidential candidate's plan includes eliminating the Energy, Education, Commerce, Interior, and Housing and Urban Development departments.
News
Play of the Day -- Kimmel longs for the days of an amorous president.
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