Management

TransCanada reapplies for Keystone permit

Political debate over the pipeline will likely reignite.

Oversight

Magic acts at conferences can add substance, professionals say

Senator demands that NOAA turn over details on conference spending.

Management

GSA dangled tax break before contractors, but asked for a piece

The 2011 policy was canceled when it failed to draw any interest, AP reports.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- The election has become a nonsensical football game

News organizations user sports analogies too much.

Defense

Military tribunal starts for 9/11 mastermind

Tribunal begins for five men accused in the 2001 attacks, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

Pay & Benefits

TSP, Pensions and More

There’s been a lot of activity lately on provisions that could affect your retirement plans.

Management

Leaks to Republican ally prompt calls for labor board member to resign

Alleged breaches warrant congressional investigation, lawmaker says.

Management

NOAA cancels solicitation for ‘magic’ motivational speaker

Online notice came one month after GSA spending scandal.

Management

Take the Rupert Murdoch Test

Murdoch's latest scandal brings up some questions to ask about leadership.

Management

New agreement leases drug flops to NIH for further study

Under agreement, firms will let NIH commission new studies on old drugs.

Pay & Benefits

Retirement claims backlog shrinks

OPM received fewer retirement applications in April and was able to chip away at its inventory.

Defense

Obama reveals new details on bin Laden raid

Interview with Brian Williams of NBC marks the most comprehensive look yet at the decision-making involved in the raid.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Finally, Newt's proper exit

Comedians salute and mock Gingrich as he formally ends his campaign.

Oversight

Senator wants 'open and transparent' White House review of Colombia incident

Grassley says officials must be held accountable for scandal.

Pay & Benefits

Revved Up About Transit Parity

Bills to bring mass transportation benefits in line with those for driving could be gaining momentum.

News

Gingrich Abandons Campaign, Not Moon Base Idea

GOP presidential contender says he will "cheerfully" take up the issue as a private citizen.

Oversight

Postal watchdog keeps an eye on potential closures

Commission head is hopeful USPS will move slowly to close or consolidate post offices.

News

HUD Chief a Player?

Article maintains he was instrumental in persuading President Obama to launch probe into Wall Street's role in 2008 financial crisis.

Defense

One of two nearly censored bird flu papers published

U.S. voices national-security concerns over bird-flu findings.

Defense

Air Force chief talks of shrinking budgets, post-Iraq exhaustion

Key priority is funding operations and maintenance, Gen. Norton Schwartz says.