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
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