Defense
WikiLeaks suspect to be moved to Fort Leavenworth
Human rights groups have complained of "inappropriate" treatment of Bradley Manning at Marine Corps base in Quantico, Va.
Defense
One year after the BP spill: What's changed and what hasn't
The federal government and industry have made strides in the wake of the disaster. But some things haven't changed.
Oversight
Geithner: Two plans hold basis for deficit agreement
Democrats and Republicans have separate bills.
Oversight
OPM issues guidance on telework
Federal agencies have until June 7 to establish telework policies and notify employees of eligibility.
Oversight
Interior: Cape wind approval sends a signal
Salazar says the project will create jobs, help environment.
Oversight
Committee recommends federal contractor ethics code
Administrative conference panel would provide agencies with nonbinding model language on conflict of interest and secrecy.
Oversight
S&P's warning on deficits could strengthen 'gang of six'
But the bipartisan group of senators still faces an uphill battle in cutting a budget deal.
Oversight
Trump’s a Joke
Legitimate presidential candidates are at risk of being marginalized by a publicity-hungry reality-show host.
Defense
Pentagon investigation casts doubt on Rolling Stone's McChrystal article
Embarrassing comments by then-top commander in Afghanistan could not be verified by Defense officials.
Oversight
Government implements new performance management law
Agencies have two weeks to pick a senior official to serve as chief operating officer.
Oversight
House passes budget resolution with pay, benefits cuts
Measure includes federal pay freeze and changes to pension contribution levels.
Oversight
Office of Special Counsel finally has new leader
Senate confirms nomination of Carolyn Lerner to run scandal-tarnished whistleblower office; Borras for DHS.
Oversight
Congress passes bill funding government through September
Vote allows lawmakers to leave for Easter recess.
Oversight
Study shows budget deal will cut spending by only $352 million
Congressional Budget Office analysis shows total outlays are actually some $3.3 billion more than in 2010, if emergency spending is included.
Oversight
Bill to force firing of seriously tax delinquent feds and contractors advances
House committee also votes to double the probation period for civilian hires from one to two years.
Oversight
Senate committee votes to streamline confirmation process
Roughly 200 presidential appointees would no longer require Senate confirmation under a bill that passed committee on Wednesday.
Oversight
Obama unveils deficit reduction framework
Administration claims $4 trillion through spending cuts, calls for repeal of Bush tax cuts.
Oversight
Former White House, congressional leaders call for faster appointment process
They back a bill working its way through the Senate that would exempt 200 positions from formal confirmation.
Oversight
Federal performance officers stretched too thin, study says
PIOs don’t have adequate resources or time to identify poor-performing employees, report finds.
Oversight