Defense
Adm. Mullen: Local groups need to take lead on services for military families
Washington is best suited for a support role, outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs says.
Defense
Pentagon unveils sweeping Energy strategy
The plan will help to cut military dependence on oil and expand its use of alternative energy.
Defense
Auditor clarifies comment about missing cash in Iraq
As Pentagon winds down U.S. support for reconstruction, jury still out on $6.6 billion allegedly unaccounted for.
Defense
Senate panel approves Panetta for Defense secretary
Armed Services Committee gave consent in a unanimous voice vote.
Oversight
Too Good to Last
Medicare “as we know it” is a great deal for seniors but not for taxpayers.
Oversight
All agencies looped into Campaign to Cut Government Waste
White House efficiency and transparency initiative will be headed by Earl Devaney, who chaired the board that tracked stimulus money.
Tech
From Nextgov: Hack of IMF data raises global worries
Speculation about potential Chinese intrusion at IMF generates concern about U.S. financial networks.
News
Women, minorities make gains in senior government jobs
OPM data shows top tier of federal workforce is slowly growing more diverse.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies asked to cut performance awards
Total spending for senior executive bonuses should be no more than 5 percent of salaries, officials say.
Oversight
Biden, GOP announce spending watchdog plans
Two initiatives call for the creation of an oversight board and a website modeled on Recovery.gov.
Oversight
National Archives posts declassified Pentagon Papers online
Release is timed with 40th anniversary of original leaks.
Defense
U.S. casualties up as debate over withdrawing troops intensifies
Deaths in Afghanistan this year have exceeded the record pace of 2010.
Defense