Defense
Fear that U.S. can grab nuclear arsenal heightens Pakistani anger
Pakistani military leader condemns U.S. operation that took out bin Laden.
Tech
Flat IT Hiring
Most federal CIOs do not anticipate adding IT staff or contractors in the next couple of years.
Defense
Obama thanks troops involved in bin Laden raid
The president met with members of SEAL Team 6, before addressing 2,500 soldiers in a Fort Campbell aircraft hangar.
News
From Nextgov.com: Disaster victims expect more than Facebook can deliver, FEMA director says
The emergency management agency has ramped up its mobile presence and is working to get cellphone chargers to disaster zones.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker proposes federal hiring freeze
Agencies would be unable to hire until the deficit is resolved.
News
Senators seek cost-of-living raise for disabled vets
Legislation also would boost benefits to surviving spouses and children.
News
GOP senators vow to block consumer bureau nominee
Resisting Obama’s pick of Elizabeth Warren, they want a board rather than a director to run new agency to serve as a ‘check.’
Defense
Trains a target for al Qaeda, DHS says
There's no information pointing to an imminent threat against U.S. railroads, however.
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