Pay & Benefits
Public-private pay gap varies greatly by education level
Feds with advanced degrees typically make less than private sector counterparts, but those without make more, CBO finds.
Tech
Former FDA employees sue agency, allege email surveillance
The scientists and doctors say the information gathered on them contributed to harassment and wrongful termination, the Post reports.
Pay & Benefits
House to consider pay freeze extension
Union leaders call proposal a 'political ploy' because the fate of federal employees’ pay is tied to that of lawmakers’ salaries
Defense
State Department drones still patrolling Iraqi skies
Iraqi officials complain that the drones are an affront to their new nation's sovereignty.
Defense
Pentagon can't account for nearly $2 billion in Iraqi funds
Audit investigated roughly $3 billion the Iraqi government gave the Defense Department to pay bills for reconstruction-related contracts.
Management
Congress not warming to proposed new base-closing commission
Resistance flashed by members of both parties, especially in New England.
Oversight
Recovery Act spurs risk management lessons at Energy
Program that funded now-bankrupt solar firm Solyndra was mostly well managed, IG finds.
Defense
Study paints picture of aging, homeless veterans
VA's health care system could be deluged with at least some of these sick and homeless vets, CDC study warns.
Defense
Arlington Cemetery shows much improvement, but problems remain
Despite progress after investigations of mismanagement, operations are still under a watchful eye.
Tech
Gingrich's moon plan finds little love at debate
Rivals criticize idea as pandering to Florida interests, joke about sending politicians to the new colony.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Stewart mocks Gingrich's moon dream
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Defense