News
Play of the Day -- Colbert proposes a death tax on 'cadaver-can Americans'
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Defense
Panetta urges lawmakers to protect Defense spending
Pentagon chief says Congress should focus on the mandatory spending that is largely to blame for the deficit, including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Defense
GOP likely to prevail on limiting disaster aid; expect to avert shutdown
Failure of the amendment would likely clear a path for Senate passage of the House-passed continuing resolution.
News
GOP claims White House interference in LightSquared's broadband plan
Company wants to build a national cellular network; opponents say it will interfere with GPS receivers.
Oversight
Deficit reduction pain for federal employees could be worse, some say
Administration argues Obama’s proposal to raise feds’ retirement contribution levels is better than alternatives.
News
NASA research center offers 120 employees buyouts
Move will realign the facilitys workforce with a new focus on deep space exploration.
Oversight
Intelligence agencies lauded for progress toward balanced use of contractors
Specialists tell Senate panel they would favor governmentwide policy restricting 'revolving-door' hiring.
Oversight
Cancer report urges better funding for NIH
Without more money, the agency will have trouble attracting top scientists, group finds.
News
What is this cloud computing thing all about?
Download our special report on recent cloud computing breakthroughs to find out.
Pay & Benefits
Official confirms tensions over role of women in Obama White House
Senior adviser Valerie Jarrett tells the Washington Post there were some issues early on.
Oversight
Americans believe government wastes more money than ever
Gallup poll respondents estimate federal agencies squander 51 cents on the dollar.
Defense
'Don't ask, don't tell' comes to an official end
Memo asks troops to "treat one another with dignity and respect regardless of sexual orientation."
News
Play of the Day -- 'Buffett Rule’ or buffet rule? Plus: Obama makes surprise appearance at Emmy Awards
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Oversight