Pay & Benefits
EEOC threatens furloughs for employees
Budget woes also could reverse progress to reduce discrimination case backlog, observers say.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker urges end to early federal retirement
Proposal would prevent future government employees, including lawmakers, from retiring with full benefits before age 62.
Defense
Federal officials thwart alleged Iranian-planned attack on U.S. soil
Plot detailed in criminal complaint involved assasinating Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States.
News
Occupy Wall Street demonstration at Senate offices ends in arrests
Hundreds of protesters descended on Washington last week, assembling near the White House and K Street but avoiding Capitol Hill until Tuesday.
Defense
U.N. report: Detainees 'systematically' tortured by Afghan authorities
Report notes that Afghan security forces are trained and funded by the international community.
Oversight
Blame government for ATM fees, Bachmann says
Bank of America's new $5 surcharge can be traced to new federal regulations, GOP contender says.
News
Play of the Day -- Members bare it all in C-SPAN's body issue, Plus: Happy birthday, Bo Obama!
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Oversight
It’s Perry’s to Win
If he learns from his mistakes, the Texas governor will be Barack Obama’s opponent in the fall.
Oversight
House GOP: Did DOE break the law on Solyndra?
Lawmakers release e-mails citing Treasury Department concerns about loan guarantees.
Oversight
Consumer bureau nomination remains divisive
Senate panel’s approval of Cordray buoys consumer groups, but GOP opponents stand firm.
Defense
Nuclear crises renew regulator's relevance
NRC chief Gregory Jaczko keeps the focus on safety amid political charges around Yucca Mountain plans and industry influence.
Defense
FBI to launch nationwide facial recognition service
Four states will begin using the service in January; immigrant rights groups worry Homeland Security will abuse the biometric database.
Pay & Benefits
OPM expands affinity benefits for same-sex domestic partners
More plans under FEHBP will provide coverage in 2012.
Defense
Romney: Don’t cut Pentagon budget
GOP presidential contender says any savings from reducing administrative costs should be invested in the military.
Defense
Obama issues preparedness goals
Plan relies heavily on cooperation among state, local and federal governments, and boosts the roles and responsibilities of the private sector.
Defense
Obama order will require agencies to better secure classified info
So-called "WikiLeaks" executive order has been long awaited by the national security establishment.
Pay & Benefits