Defense
Marine general sees some good in Gates' reductions
Commandant notes cancellation of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle could make way for development of a better and more affordable amphibious assault vehicle.
Defense
Fallout from Navy captain’s raunchy videos continues
The service has deferred the retirement of his former commander, Rear Adm. Lawrence Rice, pending an official probe.
Defense
Customs, border bureau forges ahead on insourcing
Technology office plans to cut 1,200 contract employees and hire 1,000 feds.
Oversight
Union: Rising costs built into $1.2 billion Marine Corps food contract
Documents surface as France-based Sodexo awaits outcome of bid to renew agreement.
Defense
Seapower subcommittee chair pushes for more Defense spending
Lawmakers have a constitutional responsibility to fund the Pentagon properly, Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., argues.
Oversight
EEOC reports record rise in bias complaints, progress in trimming backlog
Agency says it collected the highest level of monetary relief obtained through the administrative process.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy aims to limit use of Social Security numbers
As it awaits Defense guidance, the service tries to better safeguard personal information.
Oversight
Former Park Police chief reinstated
After a long legal battle, Teresa Chambers is eager to get back to work.
Oversight
Pilot program will help small businesses compete for large contracts
SBA is offering $5 million in grants to established companies willing to shepherd smaller ventures through the procurement process.
Oversight
Chamber of Commerce: Regulatory agencies overwhelmed
Business leaders criticize health care and financial reform laws and say SEC, HHS and Labor cannot handle new workload.
Oversight
NSPS employees can expect 2.26 percent pay boost
Workers also will be eligible for performance-based raises up to a salary cap of $155,500.
Defense
Plans for closing Joint Forces Command likely ready next month
Pentagon will cut roughly 1,900 civilian and contractor employees in a move expected to save $400 million.
Defense
Lawmakers seek more experienced Afghan inspector general
Candidates to fill the spot vacated by Arnold Fields should have 'less celebrity and more technical competence,' Senate aide says.
Oversight
Oil spill panel releases recommendations
Among other suggestions, commission pitches a broader role for other agencies such as NOAA in Interior Department leasing activities.
Oversight
Lawmaker revives proposal to cut jobs, extend pay freeze
Bill supports deficit commission recommendations to reduce the federal workforce and to hold salaries level for three years.
Oversight
State Department revises its gender-neutral passport wording
Surprised by conservative criticism of redesigned application’s use of ‘parent’ in place of ‘mother’ and ‘father,’ Clinton intervenes with compromise.
Defense
Shooting won't faze GOP spending agenda
Observers see no tension between security needs, budget-cutting goals.
Oversight
Beyond Repeal
Republicans owe it to their supporters to go after health care reform. But they had better not stop there.
Oversight
Postal Service will cut more of its workforce
After eliminating senior positions, USPS will begin early retirement and personnel reduction.
Oversight