Defense
Obama and Romney's great bayonet-off
A look at who knows the most about military standard operating procedure.
Tech
Italy's top scientists quit their government posts
Resignations protest recent convictions of scientists who failed to predict an earthquake.
Oversight
GQ reminds Washington that it has horrible fashion sense
Eight male staffers, speechwriters and lawyers get makeovers.
Pay & Benefits
Employees can contribute more to their Thrift Savings Plans in 2013
IRS adjusts investment caps to account for inflation.
Oversight
Lawmakers consider $55 billion 'fallback' to avert sequestration
Plan has 'a decent chance of happening,' unnamed aide tells Reuters.
Oversight
Issa subpoenas HHS documents
Lawmaker targets demonstration project he calls abuse of power.
Nextgov
Social media led authorities to a Benghazi terror suspect
The suspect is currently being held by Tunisian authorities
Oversight
How your job (and your pay) predicts your vote
Public administration field leans Republican, largely due to military and national security workers.
Management
As local governments shrink, private consultants reap rewards
Officials must 'adapt to the new normal,' firm says.
Oversight
Vice presidential candidates square off after debate
Ryan calls Obama's approach 'naive,' Biden says Romney mostly agrees with president.
Management
'Bayonets and Horses:' Obama and Romney's Sharpest Debate Retorts
Both Obama and Romney had two solid barbs at Monday night's debate.
News
The last debate: Defense and the sequester that 'will not happen'
In their final face-off, the candidates talk military budgets, veterans and even cybersecurity.
Nextgov
Yes, the Army will still be relevant, even after Afghanistan
Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno is frustrated with questions about the service’s future role.
Management
Commerce Department conference costs can be hard to pin down
IG finds many reports are based on estimates and not actual expenses.
Pay & Benefits
More than 50,000 choose Thrift Saving Plan’s new Roth option
The investment choice now is open to all Defense civilians and service members.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan advisory board considers mutual funds
Move would mean greater freedom for TSP participants -- and also greater risk.
Nextgov
Tool helps agencies manage social media messaging
Citizens are demanding a more responsive government.
Management