Defense
U.S. troops leaving Iraq, but U.S. presence there just ramping up
Some military personnel will be stationed within two expanding State Department consulates.
Oversight
No weekend progress on funding bill as shutdown deadline looms
Government will run out of money on Friday, but a more likely deadline for resolution is Wednesday, when FEMA's disaster funding will run dry.
News
U.S. rushes to give away military equipment
Elaborate military bases, vehicles and spare ammunition will be handed off to the Iraqi government, reports say.
Defense
Attack on CIA office in Kabul kills one
Assailant was a lone Afghan employee, embassy spokesman says.
News
Play of the Day -- GOP debate between Romney, Perry and six other people who will never be president
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Tech
Telework Dissatisfaction
Survey finds only 38 percent of feds are happy with their agency's telework program.
Defense
Proposed funding cuts will jeopardize DHS headquarters plans
Lawmakers denied spending requests for the move amid concerns about the general economic environment as well as the plan’s timeline.
News
Lawmakers urge Army to use consumer batteries on the battlefield
The Senate Appropriations Committee directed the service to report on the feasibility of putting AA and AAA batteries in combat radios and other devices.
Oversight
What would you tell the super committee?
Take our survey to voice your opinions on potential cuts.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers again seek to cut federal workforce through attrition
Bill prompted by the public’s votes on the GOP YouCut website would allow one fed to be hired for every three who leave.
Pay & Benefits
Feds could donate sick leave to agency banks under House bill
Legislation aims to help employees who need extra leave and save money in work productivity.
Defense
Better oversight of contracts called key to repairing Pentagon ledgers
Defense has made progress toward 2017 deadline for auditability, but challenges remain, House panel is told.
Oversight
Senate rejects House funding measure; standoff continues
Prospect of government shutdown looms.
News
Play of the Day -- Where will the NASA satellite land? Plus: Ahmadinejad has beef with Netflix
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Oversight
Key Romney environment official now at Obama's EPA
Gina McCarthy, head of air pollution regulation at EPA, previously developed Massachusetts’s first climate protection action plan.
Oversight