Management
Obama establishes center to strengthen trade enforcement
Unit will coordinate agencies to protect U.S. firms and workers.
Management
Senator denounces Obama budget text on disclosure of contractor gifts
Susan Collins revives controversy over 2011 draft executive order.
Oversight
Watchdog finds tens of billions in cost cutting opportunities
GAO report outlines 51 areas where federal programs could be more efficient.
Oversight
Santorum argues for religion in government
Separation of church and state does not appear verbatim in the Constitution, candidate says.
Defense
Administration will weather latest Afghan storm
Firestorm over U.S. military burning of Korans likely won't have political legs.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The Daily Show: Is Rick Santorum against college because it's fancy?
Jon Stewart jokes about GOP contender calling Obama "a snob."
Oversight
Independents Flee GOP
Republicans appear incapable of nominating someone who can win the votes of independents in November.
Tech
Medicare anti-fraud software disappoints senators
HHS stands by the predictive computer program.
Pay & Benefits
Labor auditors concerned about TSP computer security
Officials pledge to continue working on protecting the retirement plan’s electronic records.
Management
Red Carpet Lessons in Keeping Your Cool
The most interesting part of the Oscar telecast last night happened before the awards show started.
Defense
Pentagon defends $1 trillion fighter jet fleet
Defense still looking to cut costs of F-35 program.
Defense
Santorum to get Secret Service protection
Gingrich also has put in a request and is waiting to hear if it will be granted.
Defense
Clinton pledges $10 million to 'scale up' humanitarian efforts in Syria
Funds will support makeshift medical facilities, train emergency medical staff, and get clean water, food, blankets, heaters and hygiene kits to civilians.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- How did Oscars host Billy Crystal describe the GOP presidential candidates?
Academy Awards host references GOP field during show.
News
A Federal Employee Hits Back
Jason Ullner, a career Foreign Service Officer, fires back in an opinion piece in The Washington Post at those who would denigrate public service for political gain.
Defense
U.S. ambassador calls for calm in Afghanistan
Crocker: 'This is not the time to decide that we are done here.'
Defense