Oversight

OPM: Federal job announcements need to be shorter and sweeter

Government continues to simplify the hiring process, but vacancy descriptions could be more succinct, official says.

Defense

Fear that U.S. can grab nuclear arsenal heightens Pakistani anger

Pakistani military leader condemns U.S. operation that took out bin Laden.

Defense

Obama thanks troops involved in bin Laden raid

The president met with members of SEAL Team 6, before addressing 2,500 soldiers in a Fort Campbell aircraft hangar.

Oversight

New government hiring tools help agencies share research, resources

The online materials create a level playing field for agencies of all sizes and budgets, OPM’s Angela Bailey says.

Defense

GOP senator has questions on bin Laden raid

Senator wants answers on differences between detailed accounts of action.

Oversight

OPM launches online recruitment tool for hiring managers

The USAJobsRecruit website has recruiting guidance, discussion forums, chats and blogs.

Oversight

White House gets down to cases on selling excess properties

OMB releases state-by-state map of 12,000 unneeded federal sites along with legislation for a BRAC-like property board.

Oversight

Ryan 'relatively optimistic' about debt-ceiling agreement before August

Plan will likely establish a process to reduce national deficit, he says.

Oversight

House GOP pondering strategic debt-ceiling vote without cuts

Majority Leader Eric Cantor did not give time frame for vote.

Defense

FBI on war footing after bin Laden's death

Working with British to comb through a treasure trove of evidence left at the terrorist's compound.

Defense

With bin Laden dead, should the war in Afghanistan die with him?

Successful operation in Pakistan may mean a change in Obama policy on combating al Qaeda.

Oversight

Taking On Obama

Haley Barbour’s decision not to enter the presidential race doesn’t change the calculus for Republicans.

Defense

Step by step: How the U.S. killed bin Laden

A broken helicopter, an affluent compound, a president's approval -- this is the story of how bin Laden was killed.

Defense

Obama's next big choice: Who should run the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

Current top military officer Adm. Mike Mullen is slated to retire this fall.

Oversight

The push is on to reform hiring

It involves more than just getting faster. Expert Dialogue: Better Hiring Case Study: VA Hiring Reform

Oversight

NASA scrubs shuttle launch due to engineering problem

Next possible launch date is May 1.

Oversight

Telework programs give agencies a competitive edge in attracting top talent, officials say

Younger workers have a new range of skills and may not want to work at the same desk every day, panelists tell telework town hall.

Oversight

The management challenge of disaster response

The public wants federal agencies to support local officials, but be ready to take over at the first sign they're in over their heads.

Defense

David Petraeus will face challenges at helm of CIA

National Security shakeup will allow new joint military-intelligence operations.

Oversight

Obama declares state of emergency for Alabama as death toll across the South mounts

Move mobilizes FEMA to respond to deadly burst of tornadoes.