Defense

Obama emphasizes VA role in caring for vets

Democratic presidential candidate favors job training for veterans, more outreach to their families.

Oversight

Energy seeks power in diversity

Department wants to increase the number and type of power sources available to Americans.

Defense

Defense to test run foreign language corps

Department is seeking individuals fluent in 10 critical languages to serve the government in times of emergency or international need.

Oversight

Down to the Wire

Both candidates weigh timing and wow factor of VP picks.

News

An Extra Bag? No Problem, Soldier

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News

Don't Shoot Me, I'm the IRS Agent

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Defense

McCain pledges to expand health care options for veterans

Republican presidential candidate says access cards would not replace VA system.

Oversight

Space agency presses full-speed ahead on exploration plans

Budget and technological hurdles arent stopping NASA from shooting for the moon -- and Mars.

Defense

DHS answers to many, pleases few

Homeland Security’s broad responsibilities spread contract dollars and controversy.

Defense

From Nextgov.com: Defense radio project not practical or affordable, GAO says

Immature technologies, unstable requirements and aggressive schedules conspire to run up costs for joint tactical radios.

Defense

Feds stationed overseas should act soon to participate in 2008 election

Military members and civilians can register with the Federal Voting Assistance Program.

Pay & Benefits

TSP assets safe if company that manages plan goes under

Board notes success of life-cycle funds, eyes Defense plan for automatic contributions.

Editor's Notebook

Raw Data, Real Data

Making sense of federal procurement information.

Oversight

Defense continues to lead the pack in federal travel spending

Agencies spent more on travel in 2007 after sticking closer to home in the previous year.

Oversight

From Nextgov.com: Project will preserve Bush administration Web sites

Public and historians will be able to view government Web sites as they were before the transition to the next presidential administration.

Defense

Science panel backs conventional trident missile

Report criticizes lawmakers’ decision to eliminate fiscal 2008 funding for testing of the missile.

Defense

Energy told to tighten cybersecurity policies

IG audit identifies significant issues that could leave classified information vulnerable.

Pay & Benefits

Presidential candidates’ management agendas -- or lack thereof -- scrutinized

Government observers urge McCain and Obama to prepare appointees to work with civil servants, address federal pay issues.

Pay & Benefits

Mail Call

Answers to readers questions about the best days to retire.