Defense

Former senators offer harsh assessment of nation's security

Gary Hart and Warren Rudman say the next attack is coming and we're far from prepared for it.

News

National Building Museum honors General Services Administration

Agency is recognized for its architectural contributions to nation’s communities.

Management

Army contractor count stymied by red tape

Paperwork Reduction Act bogs down Army effort to count its contractors.

Management

Without a Net

A promotion into middle management is not always a reward.

Defense

Army stops soldiers from leaving units designated for Iraq, Afghanistan

New stop-loss policy is aimed at maintaining unit cohesion, Pentagon says.

Management

Panel advances OMB procurement nominee, prison industries bill

David Safavian now awaits Senate approval.

Pay & Benefits

Most TSP funds bounce back in May after April losses

All but F Fund gain in May. I Fund shows largest earnings over the past year.

Defense

Senator approves plan to redirect state bioterrorism funding

Health and Human Services plan to redirect state biological terrorism money sparks controversy.

Defense

Critics: Long deployments strain soldiers, reveal deeper problems

Wednesday's sweeping stop-loss order could jeopardize future recruitment and retention efforts, especially in reserve units.

Defense

Businesses pay the price for slow visa processing

Extra security steps tangle procedures and cost millions.

News

Senate committee passes postal overhaul legislation

The bill, approved unanimously, would give the Postal Service much more flexibility to act like a business.

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Oversight

Premature Panic

It is far too soon for House Republicans to mount a suicide watch.

Management

Management, benefits bills on the agenda

House, Senate committees will take up legislation this week to overhaul the Postal Service, eliminate TSP open seasons and boost whistleblower protections.