Defense
U.S. has plans in place for attack on Iran, official says
The plan to strike would be used to prevent the country from developing a nuclear weapon.
Nextgov
Schmidt resigns from White House cyber post
Howard Schmidt, who coordinated the Obama Administration's push for cybersecurity policy and legislation, is stepping down after two-and-a-half years on the job.
Defense
New FBI probe of bomb plot highlights administration’s tough stance on leaks
Bureau is trying to identify which officials spoke to reporters about the foiled attack.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- George W. Bush endorses Mitt Romney in an elevator
The most-anticipated endorsement of 2012 is covered by late night comedians.
Pay & Benefits
Defensive Positions
Pay and benefits top the list of worries for military families, according to survey.
Pay & Benefits
AFGE, Social Security reach agreement
Contract resulting from 27 months of negotiation will be valid for four years.
Oversight
Lawmakers urged to bring Hatch Act into the age of telework and social media
Legislation revising the law prohibiting feds from certain political activities doesn’t address technological advances.
Management
GSA tells feds to consolidate snail mail, use email more
USPS stands to gain from the new guidance issued to agencies.
Oversight
Obama 'refuses to allow' debt ceiling fight, meets with Boehner
House speaker's office calls the lunch 'friendly.'
Defense
Obama awards Medal of Honor posthumously
Leslie H. Sabo Jr. was recommended for the honor decades ago, but the paperwork was lost.
Oversight
Homeland Security communicated with local officials about Occupy
Documents reveal the agency tried to coordinate with local police departments.
Management
Obama procurement chief nominee clears Senate panel
Joseph Jordan advances through committee with only one vote in opposition.
Pay & Benefits
Fed domestic partner benefits bill moves to full Senate
Committee reiterates the legislation is unrelated to same-sex marriage.
Defense
Former Defense chief wanted to take out bin Laden with missile
Gates says he figured using a missile would be less risky.
Management
Former adviser 'a little worried' about debt ceiling fight
Austan Goolsbee notes confluence of budget sequester, cuts and debt limit issues.
Oversight