Oversight
White House pushes to confirm chief of consumer bureau
Media blitz aims to pressure senators before Thursday vote on Cordray nomination.
Tech
Verizon becomes first firm to offer certified online ID protection
Feds approve telecom giant to offer digital identity security for federal personnel and visitors to dot-gov websites.
News
Postal Service announces closure of 252 processing facilities
Change will slow first class delivery and save $3 billion by 2015, USPS says.
Pay & Benefits
Senior managers awarded smaller bonuses in 2010
The percentage of top career executives receiving performance awards also decreased.
Defense
Navy seeks boost from biofuels
Announcement is part of President Obama's goal of advancing a domestic biofuels industry capable of powering vehicles that now use diesel and jet fuel.
Oversight
FAA head Babbitt takes voluntary leave of absence
Deputy administrator to step in following Babbitt’s drunk driving arrest Saturday.
Defense
Report: Unmanned U.S. plane shot down in Iran
A U.S. military spokesperson said that a UAV lost contact with operators earlier this week in Western Afghanistan.
Defense
Reports: Afghanistan will need foreign aid through 2025
Clinton says United States is ready to offer support if the country pursues reform and democracy.
Defense
Why Obama might veto defense bill: It would hurt the fight against terrorism
Analysis: Inside the administration's thinking on terrorism detentions.
News
Play of the Day -- SNL: Tyler Perry, Mark Zuckerberg and Verizon customer service more powerful than President Obama
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Tech
The Best Laid Plans
Agencies are developing strategies to boost the cybersecurity workforce, but challenges remain.
Defense
Clinton moves to inject new urgency into bioweapon concerns at Geneva event
The Secretary of State's appearance will draw welcome attention to efforts to counter biological threats, observers say.
News
Tweet this: Some popular agencies have poor social media skills
A new dashboard ranks feds' engagement with Twitter followers and find that popularity doesn't always improve the dialogue.
Oversight
House-passed regulatory reforms face uphill battle
Fate of two bills in Senate is uncertain, and the president has threatened vetoes.
Pay & Benefits