Defense
The cost of battling bin Laden: $3 trillion
Over 15 years, the terrorist leader cost America more than any villain, ever -- which is exactly the way he wanted it.
Pay & Benefits
The Roundup
A look at recent retirement-related news, and reader reaction to previous columns.
News
From Nextgov.com: Lawmakers would give Energy authority over utilities during cyber emergencies
Stuxnet virus raised fears about electricity grid’s vulnerability to sabotage.
Oversight
New government hiring tools help agencies share research, resources
The online materials create a level playing field for agencies of all sizes and budgets, OPM’s Angela Bailey says.
News
The Week in Comments: Federal pay, the debt ceiling and, of course, bin Laden
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Defense
In raid on bin Laden, little-known geospatial agency played vital role
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency provided key data and intelligence for capturing the terrorist leader.
News
First nurse nominated as Army surgeon general
Patricia Horoho commanded Walter Reed Health Care System and was at Pentagon during 9/11.
Defense
GOP senator has questions on bin Laden raid
Senator wants answers on differences between detailed accounts of action.
News
Analysis: The deeper meaning of 'surge'
Government must maintain capabilities for rapid and intense application of resources to address almost any catastrophe, military or otherwise.
Defense
Bin Laden found in room with guns, U.S. officials say
The weapons were an AK-47 and a pistol, according to a government official.
Oversight
OPM launches online recruitment tool for hiring managers
The USAJobsRecruit website has recruiting guidance, discussion forums, chats and blogs.
Oversight
White House gets down to cases on selling excess properties
OMB releases state-by-state map of 12,000 unneeded federal sites along with legislation for a BRAC-like property board.
News
From Nextgov.com: U.S. and Estonia forge new cyber relationship
A joint investigation recently netted a major international cyber ring involved in computer fraud and identity theft.
Oversight
Ryan 'relatively optimistic' about debt-ceiling agreement before August
Plan will likely establish a process to reduce national deficit, he says.
Defense
House panel wants extra F-35 engine back
Armed Services Committee is looking to resurrect second engine option in defense bill.
Defense