Defense
General: Militants more likely to surrender after bin Laden's death
U.S. effort is aimed at reducing al Qaeda's ranks in Afghanistan.
Oversight
Performance.gov site to go public soon
Recent budget cuts will hamper effort to improve the website’s functionality, though, OMB’s Zients tells a Senate panel.
Defense
On visit to border, Obama pushes to revive immigration reform
The White House turns its attention to the Hispanic community, a key voting bloc.
Oversight
USPS posts $2.6 billion loss for first half of fiscal 2011
Workers Compensation reform could provide significant savings, IG says.
Defense
GOP leaders aim to enforce Obama's nuclear modernization promises
Bills would prohibit unilateral U.S. warhead reductions and preserve the nation's missile defense options.
Oversight
House speaker calls for spending cuts equal to rise in debt limit
With the exception of tax increases, everything is on the table, including Medicare, John Boehner said.
Oversight
The Waiting Game
Uncertainty over redistricting is keeping some potential House candidates on the sidelines -- for now.
Defense
Bin Laden's last tape threatens new attacks if U.S. continues to support Israel
Final tape was recorded a week before U.S. killed al Qaeda leader.
Oversight
OPM: Federal job announcements need to be shorter and sweeter
Government continues to simplify the hiring process, but vacancy descriptions could be more succinct, official says.
Defense
Fear that U.S. can grab nuclear arsenal heightens Pakistani anger
Pakistani military leader condemns U.S. operation that took out bin Laden.
Defense
Obama thanks troops involved in bin Laden raid
The president met with members of SEAL Team 6, before addressing 2,500 soldiers in a Fort Campbell aircraft hangar.
Oversight
New government hiring tools help agencies share research, resources
The online materials create a level playing field for agencies of all sizes and budgets, OPM’s Angela Bailey says.
Defense
GOP senator has questions on bin Laden raid
Senator wants answers on differences between detailed accounts of action.
Oversight
OPM launches online recruitment tool for hiring managers
The USAJobsRecruit website has recruiting guidance, discussion forums, chats and blogs.
Oversight
White House gets down to cases on selling excess properties
OMB releases state-by-state map of 12,000 unneeded federal sites along with legislation for a BRAC-like property board.
Oversight
Ryan 'relatively optimistic' about debt-ceiling agreement before August
Plan will likely establish a process to reduce national deficit, he says.
Oversight
House GOP pondering strategic debt-ceiling vote without cuts
Majority Leader Eric Cantor did not give time frame for vote.
Defense
FBI on war footing after bin Laden's death
Working with British to comb through a treasure trove of evidence left at the terrorist's compound.
Defense
With bin Laden dead, should the war in Afghanistan die with him?
Successful operation in Pakistan may mean a change in Obama policy on combating al Qaeda.
Oversight