Defense
Gates says U.S. may stay in Afghanistan past 2014 deadline
Transferring security control to local forces will take some time, Pentagon chief says.
Oversight
Walker calls Dems' 'border meeting' request 'ridiculous'
Wisconsin governor says he has been negotiating "for days" to end state's stalemate on collective bargaining.
Oversight
'Gang of six' close to deficit reduction proposal
Plan is similar to the one proposed by fiscal commission led by Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles.
Oversight
It’s Nobody’s Turn
Not even political professionals have a clue who will be the Republican presidential nominee.
News
Obama to name Commerce secretary ambassador to China
Gary Locke would succeed former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, who recently resigned his post.
News
From Nextgov: CIA website disruption may have been work of a prankster
As agency continues probe, specialists theorize on denial of service similar to recent attack by defenders of WikiLeaks.
Defense
DHS awards fewest noncompetitive contracts ever
The department also manages these contracts better but could still improve documentation, IG finds.
Oversight
GSA strives to be ‘green proving ground’ for net-zero energy use
Agency wants to serve as model of what works in creating sustainable facilities, senior official tells Nextgov .
Oversight
OPM seeks feedback on new internship program
Details of Pathways still under consideration, officials say.
Defense
Deadline extended for special military pay
Service members and vets have until March 18 to file for ‘stop loss’ pay.
Oversight
AWOL over? Wisconsin Dems reportedly ask to meet with Gov. Walker
Returning to the state would allow the Republican-controlled chamber to pass the bill.
Oversight
Kerry, McConnell whack budget adversaries on seriousness
Democrat says cuts could slow down economic recovery.
News
From Nextgov.com: Agencies are failing to maintain critical electronic records, survey says
National Archives report cites Justice's handling of 'torture memos' as evidence of problems.
Oversight