Defense
Army to integrate reserve and active-duty systems
‘It’s going to take years,’ general says, noting the change will affect how retirement and other benefits are calculated.
Oversight
OMB touts $17.6 billion in savings from Campaign to Cut Waste
The reduction in the governmentwide payment error rate puts the administration on track to prevent $50 billion in improper payements by 2012.
Defense
Obama to announce military pact with Australia during visit
The plan will allow U.S. Marines to use local bases for training and amphibious exercises, The Washington Post reports.
News
Will Energy Secretary Steven Chu stay or go?
Burgeoning Solyndra controversy could put him on the ropes.
News
Play of the Day -- Bias against Ron Paul and Michele Bachmann?
A daily roundup of late-night video.
News
Perry proposes sweeping government reform
The Texas governor pledges to downsize and remake Washington.
Oversight
Bad-Hand Barack
The president didn’t create the bad economy. But now he owns it, whether he likes it or not.
Tech
Reforming government websites with app developers in mind
Agencies can easily update and customize websites by using open source application programing interfaces.
Oversight
HHS accelerates grants to create health care jobs
Sebelius welcomes Supreme Court decision to rule on health care law, saying it will help states engage in implementation.
News
White House considered replacing Energy Secretary over Solyndra, email reveals
Proposal to oust Steven Chu was not taken seriously, spokesmen tell AP.
Defense
Survey: Military families report concern over potential TRICARE fee hike
Fifty-two percent of respondents said they plan to save more for health care expenses during retirement.
Oversight
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau official responds to critics
General counsel tells Federalist Society charges of bureaucratic overreach are ‘abhorrent.’
News
Supreme court to take health care case
The Court has signaled it could issue 3 rulings, including one on the individual mandate.
Oversight
Sequestration isn't a sure thing
Lawmakers indicate they might rethink the automatic cuts that would be triggered if the super committee fails.
News