Defense
Soldiers ready, but uneasy about chemical, biological weapons
Soldiers in a platoon deploying to the Middle East are ready to charge into Iraq. But they have some nagging doubts about being attacked by chemical and biological weapons.
Management
Three former officials call for fewer political appointees
Three former political appointees told House lawmakers Thursday that reducing the number of appointees would help the government run more efficiently and improve the morale of career civil servants.
Pay & Benefits