Defense
Cutting F-35 would be complicated, costly, Pentagon says
Engine order is the largest Defense contract.
News
GOP lawmaker will introduce back pay bill for FAA workers
Rep. Frank LoBiondo's legislation calls for retroactive pay for furloughed employees.
Pay & Benefits
Education will offer buyouts, early outs
Department is latest agency to reshape workforce by offering incentives to employees beginning in September.
Defense
SEALs were on Afghan rescue mission when killed
The 22 Navy SEALs and 16 other troops were trying to reinforce another detachment pinned down in a mission targeting a key Taliban leader, coalition says.
News
Government, S&P target credibility
Treasury in recent days has called the credit rater's downgrade fundamentally flawed, attacked its math, and has sought to discredit the agency by citing its poor performance during the credit bubble.
News
Play of the Day -- Maher says GOPers took FAA funding 'hostage'; Metaphor for a double-dip recession
A daily roundup of late-night video.
News
Geithner to stay on as Treasury secretary
The White House expects him to stay at least through the 2012 election and hopes the news will help to calm jittery markets.
Defense
Crash adds to growing doubts about Afghan war
More American troops died in the crash than have typically been killed in entire months of the grueling conflict.
Tech
Apps and Profiles
GSA launches new per diem smartphone app; mentor program looks to online matching.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker tries to reassure beleaguered feds
Maryland Democrat explains how the debt ceiling deal could affect pay and benefits of workforce.
Defense
Army shortens tours in Iraq and Afghanistan
Combat troops will soon deploy for nine months, rather than a year.
Defense
Army sets stage to slash 8,700 civilian jobs
More than 30 commands and agencies have 30 days to plan personnel reductions and timelines.
Pay & Benefits
GSA employees aren’t paying for parking -- yet
The agency postpones its plan to revoke free parking privileges, after unions vow to fight the change.
Oversight
Postal Service seeks a lifeline from Congress
The financially ailing USPS will reach its statutory borrowing limit by Sept. 30, unless lawmakers come to the rescue.
News
FAA workers greet news of deal with cautious optimism
“Going through life with uncertainty with your livelihood -- you can’t make any long term commitments,” employee says.
Oversight
Government’s greatest achievements, biggest challenges: What’s your view?
We’re interested in your opinions about what government has done well and where it’s headed. Take our online survey.
Oversight
Senate votes to end FAA's partial shutdown
Chamber extends funding until Sept. 16, but lawmakers have made little progress on resolving underlying differences.
Oversight
From Nextgov: Defense panel backs controversial drug treatments, but can't track impact
Military Health System computers don't flag adverse reactions or potential abuse .
Defense
Obama steps up veterans hiring efforts
Task force headed by the Defense and Veterans' Affairs departments will develop reforms to ensure veterans will emerge from service better prepared for a career.
Oversight