Defense

Defense review urges 'more and better' capabilities

Quadrennial assessment stresses need for more long-range strike aircraft and new technology, addresses military's relationship with the U.S. industrial base.

Oversight

Obama plans cuts in 120 programs

Move comes after the president in his State of the Union address proposed freezing nonsecurity discretionary spending for three years.

News

2011 Military Pay Raise: 1.4 Percent

News

Appointees v. Civil Servants

Oversight

From Nextgov.com: OPM kills plan to stop using SSNs as government employee identifiers

Agency and insurers said the proposal would have required them to create alternative federal IDs for a large number of internal and external databases.

Oversight

GSA moves closer to a permanent leader

Senate majority leader files motion to break hold on Martha Johnson’s nomination.

Oversight

Obama budget to seek $7 billion for nuclear stockpile

The request marks a $600 million increase over fiscal 2010 funding.

News

Employee groups call for pay parity in budget proposal

White House says it will request a 1.4 percent raise for military in fiscal 2011.

Oversight

Feds face steep challenges meeting new pollution targets

Agencies must submit detailed plans by June, describing how they will comply with greenhouse gas emissions standards.

Defense

Pentagon leaders set to testify on 'don't ask, don't tell'

Hearing comes less than one week after President Obama's State of the Union speech, in which he pledged to end the policy.

Oversight

Senate leader attempts to break stalemate on GSA nominee

Reid files cloture on Martha Johnson and another Obama pick whose nomination was in limbo due to a hold.

Pay & Benefits

Deposit Woes

Gripes and areas of confusion about service credit deposits.

Oversight

Contractors assist in Haiti earthquake relief

Federal agencies have spent more than $7.5 million on contracts for medical supplies, shipping vessels and rescue equipment.

News

Excise Tax "Exemption"

News

State of the Union