Defense
Troop withdrawal could trigger economic depression in Afghanistan
Report notes almost all of the country’s gross domestic product comes from spending related to the U.S. military and donor community’s presence.
Defense
Grassley gives failing marks to Pentagon inspector general
Defense watchdog disagrees with senator’s claim that millions of dollars are vulnerable to fraud and waste.
Defense
Pentagon management chiefs pursue ‘cross-functionality’
Improving performance and modernizing technology in areas like security clearances require moving beyond stovepipes, panelists say.
Oversight
Nearly all agencies meet initial telework policy deadline
But additional work lays ahead, OPM says. Has your agency informed you of your telework status? Take our poll.
Defense
Al Qaeda still world's top threat, Interpol chief says
Mass transit faces the greatest terrorist risk, he adds.
Oversight
Pawlenty lays out Reaganesque economic agenda
The former governor cites USPS, the Government Printing Office, Amtrak, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as candidates for privatization.
Oversight
The Home Front
Despite the housing slump, Americans of all political persuasions have a visceral desire to own their own home.
Oversight
HR managers feel they lack time, money for succession planning
Human resources pros focus more on ensuring skilled staff is in the pipeline in their agencies than in their own offices, report finds.
Defense
No decision on troop withdrawal by Obama
The president is awaiting recommendations from Petraeus, Gates, press secretary says.
Oversight
Poll: Escape Route
Has the pay freeze put a damper on your vacation plans? Or do you need a break now more than ever? Take our poll.
Defense
Five American soldiers killed in central Iraq
Though all of the American forces still in Iraq are scheduled to withdraw by the end of the year, militant attacks have continued to target U.S. troops.
Defense
GOP report says private airport screeners can do more for less
Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., urges TSA to ‘get out of the personnel business’ and focus on setting security standards.
Oversight
Republicans challenge Obama guidance on labor agreements in contracts
House lawmakers push `neutral contracting’ bill as administration defends agency option to favor unionized bidders.
Defense
House panel cuts more than $1 billion from nuclear agency budget
Subcommittee agrees to $1.1 billion less than Obama's initial request for U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration.
Oversight
Analysis: How to cut costs and improve performance
Recently, the focus has been on the choice between draconian spending cuts and tax increases. But there’s a better way.
Oversight
Americans disagree on government role in wealth distribution
About 70 percent of Democrats support higher taxes on the rich to spread out wealth; about the same percentage of Republicans oppose that policy.
Oversight
Moody's threatens U.S. debt downgrade
Rating agency's call for "substantial deficit reduction” fuels arguments that budget cuts should be added to debt ceiling vote.
Oversight
Departing Commerce secretary laments government's 'aversion to failure'
Gary Locke calls for quantitative measures of program success.
Oversight
Mullen: Clock ticking for decision on Afghanistan troop withdrawal numbers
President Obama has committed to start removing U.S. forces from Afghanistan in July.
Oversight