Defense
Officials warn of more terrorist threats within U.S.
"Homegrown" terrorism is of growing concern, witnesses and lawmakers agree during a Senate hearing.
Defense
Immigration advocates huddle after setback, might push stand-alone bill
Groups will meet with top Democrats on Thursday to discuss legislative strategy for creating a path to citizenship for young illegal immigrants.
Oversight
Senate might have to go first on continuing resolution
The House traditionally considers spending legislation first, but House Democratic leaders don't want to risk approving a CR that the Senate might not be able to pass.
Pay & Benefits
Burning Question: Should the office be fun?
Where do you stand on workplace wackiness?
Defense
National Guard and reserves need more resources, study finds
Unstable funding, equipment shortfalls, poor personnel management system and war are taking a toll on reservists.
Pay & Benefits
Federal pay called into question -- again
Think tank panelists say compensation for government employees is too generous.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Lack of time and money threatens data center consolidation
Scarcity of upfront funding and overly ambitious deadlines will make it challenging for agencies to meet mandate, market analysts find.
Defense
Senate bill aims to reform Federal Protective Service
Bipartisan legislation would increase staffing and establish training requirements for armed guards.
Defense
Democrats lose cloture vote on Defense policy bill
Move will effectively delay until after the midterm elections debate on hot-button issues such as repealing the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Defense
Copter crash makes this year the deadliest in Afghan war
Western death toll through the first 10 months of 2010 now stands at 529, exceeding last year's toll of 521.
Oversight
Oversight committee OKs management and budget pick
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously backs Jack Lew, who has promised an exhaustive review of agency operations.
Oversight
Poll: Americans want their leaders to stand up and fight
Nearly half of public -- including nearly two-thirds of Republicans and 53 percent of independents -- admires political leaders who refuse to compromise.
Oversight
GOP agenda is not your father's 'Contract With America'
Aides say document will include some ideas already touted by Republican leaders, such as repealing the healthcare bill, renewing the Bush-era tax cuts, and cutting spending.
Oversight