Defense
Budget preview hits Defense contractors on weapons and management
Panetta aims to save $60 billion in five years by ‘improving business practices across the department.’
Pay & Benefits
Defense budget plan cracks down on pay hikes
Both military and civilian raises would be limited under strategy for cutting $487 billion over 10 years.
Pay & Benefits
Federal workers' comp program remains vulnerable to fraud
Several bills are pending in Congress that would tighten up oversight of benefits for feds injured on the job.
Defense
'Premature' to use military force against Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says
Dempsey says the U.S. remains committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Defense
Defense spending panel says sequestration wouldn't be disastrous
Pentagon might become ‘a health care company’ if personnel costs aren’t kept in check, expert at the Center for American Progress cautions.
Defense
Dempsey says new Pentagon budget will balance past lessons, future threats
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will join the Defense Secretary on Thursday afternoon to announce plan details.
Management
Three Bad Habits of Fake Leaders
Scott Ebling recounts some leadership lessons from The Adjustment Bureau .
Management
Play of the Day -- Did Obama channel Oprah during speech?
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Management
Gingrich wants U.S. base on the moon
When 13,000 Americans are living on the moon, they can petition to become a state, GOP contender says.
Defense
Report: Military realignment to emphasize drones and special forces
Plan cuts back on conventional forces.
Pay & Benefits
411 on 401(k)
The TSP board will release more information on the Roth option next week.
Oversight
Consumer Bureau chief vows cooperation with skeptical Republicans
Cordray says he’ll consider request to lay out advance regulatory agenda.
Oversight
Report: Geithner doesn't expect to serve a second term
Treasury secretary had thought about resigning last summer but agreed to stay on through the election.
Pay & Benefits
Panel debates cuts to federal retirement benefits
Proposals to reduce lawmaker benefits prove popular at congressional hearing.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats: Don’t cut federal pay and benefits
Several lawmakers urge conference committee to reject proposals reducing federal compensation to finance payroll tax cut extension.
Defense
Obama taps new Defense acquisition chief
Frank Kendall’s nomination pleases contractor community.
Defense
Symantec software upgrade caused Military Health Record System shutdown
An older version of the storage program is in use for two weeks until a patch is ready, DISA says.
Defense