Defense
Army reports significant jump in stress levels for combat troops
The findings reflect the 'historically high level of combat exposure' and the effects of multiple deployments, Army Surgeon General Eric Schoomaker says.
News
The Week in Comments: The budget and the debt ceiling
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Defense
Top officials warn against leaks in wake of bin Laden raid
Panetta tells staff that leaks could lead to prosecution.
Oversight
‘Let the debate begin,’ senator says in op-ed on budget talks
After leaving 'Gang of Six' negotiations, Sen. Coburn says he believes a deal still can be struck.
Pay & Benefits
Proposal to increase employee pension contributions draws fire
There's an intensifying public debate about over how much sacrifice should be demanded of federal workers as negotiators try to address the nation’s $14.3 trillion debt.
Pay & Benefits
Paying for It
A handy rundown of deficit hawks’ proposals targeting federal pay and benefits.
News
Plan to cap bonuses detailed in Obama administration memo
Draft policy would limit SES bonuses to 5 percent and non-SES to 1 percent for two years.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: U.S. border agents to snag drug-smuggling jets with Canadian military radar
But Homeland Security officials have made little progress in deploying license plate readers to identify vehicles supporting the flights.
Oversight
As shuttle program winds down, uncertainty looms for NASA
Lawmakers question speed of agency's transition away from shuttle.
Oversight
Hiring reform shows progress, OPM chief says
Most federal jobs now are filled based on resumes and cover letters, and KSAs have been virtually eliminated, says John Berry.
Pay & Benefits
Obama to thank CIA staff at Virginia headquarters Friday
The President expressed a desire to take the trip shortly after the bin Laden operation, spokesman says.
Oversight
Geithner, defending Obama plan, says GOP owns potential U.S. default
Treasury head says he is confident deal will be made.
Oversight
'Gang of Six' budget deal appears doomed, senator says
Tom Coburn, R-Okla., does not specify which issues are preventing an agreement.
Management
Out in the Open
Public participation can make a difference in the cleanup of toxic nuclear sites.
Tech
Nextgov.com: DHS accused of hiding fingerprinting data
'Metadata' for agency emails on Secure Communities program sought by immigrant groups under FOIA.
News