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Northrop Grumman will run Defense travel booking system for another year

Pentagon plans to recompete the contract in 2013.

Pay & Benefits

Feds pitch in to help colleagues affected by hurricane

FEEA sends $70,000 in grants to assist federal employees hit by Isaac.

Management

Greener work station lighting and power strips could be on the way

GSA welcomes test results on energy-saving building technologies.

Nextgov

The fight for service dogs for veterans with PTSD

Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder swear that support dogs lead to remarkable improvements, but research has yet to support their widespread use.

Management

New federal contracting jobs site launches

Website aims to connect recent feds with companies.

Defense

U.S. knew about al Qaeda link in Benghazi within 24 hours

Officials also knew attack was planned rather than spontaneous, according to report.

Management

The 7 Most Powerful Women in Government

The women in government who made Forbes magazine's list of "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women."

Management

Seven First Year Mistakes Senior Executives Make

Early career leaders often make some of the same mistakes.

Defense

Pentagon: Don't tweet about the former SEAL's Bin Laden book

The Defense Department has issued employee guidelines on handling the tell-all.

Defense

Army chief hospitalized after Alexandria, Va., bike accident

Injuries not serious; McHugh is expected to return to work soon.

Oversight

Play of the day -- Madonna campaigns for Romney, Obama goes on the View and Conan loses it

Mitt Romney and Madonna provide fuel for late-night comedians

Management

Will health rebate checks help Obama?

Despite enthusiasm, the checks are unlikely to shift perceptions in a major way.

Management

What Romney Could Learn From Steve Jobs

Mitt Romney’s campaign could use a little of the Jobs business plan: a grand vision and a compelling case.

Nextgov

GSA may have to start over on governmentwide cellphone plan

Demands on wireless vendors went outside commercial standards, GAO says.

Management

Neil Armstrong on Progress, One Small Step at a Time

The world's most famous Astronaut passed away one month ago today.

Management

White House to government contractors: Stop human trafficking

Republicans call executive order 'politicized.'

Oversight

Congress clears bill cracking down on purchase card abuse

Bill tightening oversight and imposing new penalties heads to Obama.

Pay & Benefits

Poll: Are you ready for sequestration?

Tell us how well-prepared (or not) your agency is for the government’s fiscal Armageddon.

Management

Supreme Court to hear cases affecting federal agencies

Justices will address the appeals process for certain MSPB cases.

Management

Challenges await GSA’s plan to cut agency contract fees

Move comes as White House mulls making strategic sourcing mandatory.