Defense
Nuclear agency releases strategic plan for next decade
Nonproliferation and modernization of arsenal top list of priorities.
Oversight
Senator suggests new member for ‘Gang of Six’ budget negotiators
Kirk nominates Ohio's Portman to replace Coburn, who quit the group earlier this week.
Defense
Top officials warn against leaks in wake of bin Laden raid
Panetta tells staff that leaks could lead to prosecution.
Oversight
‘Let the debate begin,’ senator says in op-ed on budget talks
After leaving 'Gang of Six' negotiations, Sen. Coburn says he believes a deal still can be struck.
Oversight
As shuttle program winds down, uncertainty looms for NASA
Lawmakers question speed of agency's transition away from shuttle.
Oversight
Hiring reform shows progress, OPM chief says
Most federal jobs now are filled based on resumes and cover letters, and KSAs have been virtually eliminated, says John Berry.
Oversight
Geithner, defending Obama plan, says GOP owns potential U.S. default
Treasury head says he is confident deal will be made.
Oversight
'Gang of Six' budget deal appears doomed, senator says
Tom Coburn, R-Okla., does not specify which issues are preventing an agreement.
Oversight
Playing with fire: A manmade debt-limit crisis
Congress may take a page from the book of firefighters in negotiatiing the debt limit crisis
Oversight
Fleeting Favor
President Obama can’t bank on his job-approval ratings staying high unless the economy improves.
Oversight
As government hits debt limit, tensions rise
Vice President Joe Biden is heading up talks with congressional leaders designed to reach a deficit reduction framework and pass an increase in the debt ceiling.
Oversight
Most of the money allotted for defunct DHS financial management project went unspent
Official says department obligated just a fraction of the millions associated with unsuccessful IT project.
Defense
Government fears too much disclosure in bin Laden raid will jeopardize future missions
The administration understands the public's demand for details of the rare mission but worries some officials are speaking too freely.
Defense
Watchdog dings VA for poor management of rural health program
Office cannot be certain it wisely allocated nearly $300 million, IG concludes.
Oversight
Senators oppose White House disclosure plan for contractors
Letter says plan could inject politics into the procurement process.
Oversight
Obama endorses spending, tax targets in budget talks
The president makes his remarks at a CBS town-hall meeting.
Defense
Obama administration readying to make case for test ban treaty
Officials say the bargaining in Senate could intensify over the coming months.
Defense
Navy suspends guidelines for same-sex marriages on bases
Initial plans would have allowed gay service members to exchange vows in base chapels with Navy chaplains performing the ceremony.
Defense
General: Militants more likely to surrender after bin Laden's death
U.S. effort is aimed at reducing al Qaeda's ranks in Afghanistan.
Oversight