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Solyndra was banking on energy bill, emails show

The solar-power start-up could still be in business if laws promoting renewable energy had passed, correspondences suggest.

News

Officials: Secret panel decided on Awlaki killing

Run-up to militant's death has been questioned by critics who say that there was no due process in his targeted killing.

Defense

Former Homeland Security employee heads to prison

William Mann is sentenced to 46 months for taking bribes and falsifying immigration documents.

News

Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart: How are the Wall Street protesters not like the Tea Party?

A daily roundup of late-night video.

News

ATF announces major reshuffling of top staff

Move comes as Congress ramps up investigation into gunrunning operation.

Pay & Benefits

Tough Times

There are a few pieces of good news mixed in with the bad -- how do the changes and lack of changes affect you? Take our survey.

News

Greek Government Workers Walk Out

Defense

Firm eyes lawsuit over theft of TRICARE patient data

Class action would focus on TRICARE's decision not to provide free credit and identity theft-monitoring services.

Defense

Army Corps bribery arrests praised by lawmakers

Concerns about fraud within a small business program benefiting Alaska native corporations could resurface.

Defense

Poll: One-third of veterans say Iraq, Afghanistan wars weren't worth fighting

When asked about the wars separately, half of post-9/11 veterans said the Afghanistan war was worth it and 44 percent said so for the Iraq war.

Oversight

GAO recommends OMB help fund long-term efficiency initiatives

Upfront investments in projects to streamline operations can help save money down the road, report says.

Defense

First lady visits Secret Service headquarters

Michelle Obama thanked employees, expressing how deeply they're appreciated by the first family.

Pay & Benefits

Pension contribution levels rise

Federal agencies are paying slightly more into federal employees’ retirement plans.

News

Postal Service remains in limbo

Lawmakers approve extension for immediate cash obligations, but other proposals have yet to make an impact.

Defense

As wars wind down, Army general worries about troop discipline

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling warns that the military has allowed problems like drunk driving to fester for so long that the situation risks becoming 'cancerous.'

Defense

Report: U.S. officials met with Haqqani network

Meeting was intended to start discussions on the way to wind down the war in Afghanistan.

News

Play of the Day -- With Christie out, Hank Williams Jr. or small children for president

A daily roundup of late-night video.

Oversight

Cyberattack: 10 big targets

What sectors and operations overseen by the federal government are most likely to fall victim to Advanced Persistent Threats?

News

Fewer people driving drunk, CDC finds

People may be driving less because of poor economy, or simply drinking at home.