Defense
Lawmaker: al-Qaida bomb plot shows ‘new level of sophistication’
It's wrong to say the war on terrorism is over or al-Qaida is defeated, House Homeland Security chairman tells CNN.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Elections, both French and American
Fallon and Letterman reference French election.
Defense
Bomb plot underscores terrorist threat from Yemen
CIA foiled the plot and took possession of the bomb.
Pay & Benefits
Feds would pay more for pensions under House bill
Budget panel advances legislation requiring government employees to contribute 5 percent more toward retirement benefits starting in 2013.
Management
Incentives, not mobility, called key to improving Senior Executive Service
OPM and industry officials discuss keys to improving SES.
Defense
CIA reportedly foils al Qaeda underwear bomb plot
Attack was planned around last week's anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death, AP says.
Defense
Afghanistan commander: 'My sound bite is, we're being successful'
Gen. Allen counters suggestions of Taliban strength.
Management
Young feds say bureaucracy, inefficiency keeping their peers away
Panelists attribute government’s lack of younger workers to a slow hiring process and poor communication.
Management
Budget crisis: A chance to improve, not dismantle, government?
Maryland lawmaker says Democrats would shield workforce from further cuts.
Management
OMB releases second ‘mythbusting’ memo to improve communication with contractors
Procurement office rebuts seven misconceptions.
News
A Spam-Braving Fed
Senior official tells small businesses to put their complaints in an email message.
Defense
Experts debate changing name of PTSD
American Psychiatric Association is thinking about calling it post-traumatic stress injury to reduce stigma.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan Roth option is official
Many employees will have to wait for it, however, due to delays in preparing payroll systems.
Defense
Biden answers allegation in bin Laden documents
Vice president takes the high road on allegation he would be 'totally unprepared' to be president.
Defense
Report: Afghan insurgents released under secret U.S. program
Effort aims to abate violence in hot spots.
Defense
Congressional intelligence leaders say Taliban is stronger
President Obama argues the United States has broken the organization's momentum.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Letterman asks if Romney can be taken seriously
Leno and Letterman take on the likely GOP nominee.
Management
Service to America finalists announced
Thirty-three feds will compete for nine medals with cash awards between $3,000 and $10,000.
Oversight
Lawmaker: GSA executive under investigation shouldn’t be paid
In op-ed, congressman promises to propose legislation for putting federal officials charged with serious offenses on unpaid leave.
Management