Defense
Should Red Meat Warnings Include Damage to the Environment?
A political battle shapes up around federal dietary guidelines.
Management
DHS Spending Bill Stalls in the Senate As Deadline for a Partial Shutdown Draws Closer
Mitch McConnell now faces the same problem with his party’s right flank as Boehner does in the House.
Defense
A Look Inside the Pentagon's $585 Billion Budget Request
While the Pentagon will enjoy a peace dividend of sorts, the latest proposal still keeps the military on a war footing.
Nextgov
White House Debuts Dot-Gov Cyber Enforcement Squad
"E-gov Cyber" will release data breach notification rules and score agencies' compliance with security policies.
Oversight
Lawmakers to Tackle Homeland Security Funding This Week
A week that begins with Budget Day will also include debates on the fate of Obama's health and immigration policies.
Defense
Should Veterans With PTSD Be Exempt From the Death Penalty?
Some legal experts argue a categorical ban is justified.
Defense
Panel Recommends Scrapping Current Military Pension System
Commission proposes a 'blended' approach to retirement benefits as well as moving dependents and some retirees off TRICARE.
Defense
Joint Chiefs Warn Against Sequestration, Again
Like a tragic Greek chorus, the Joint Chiefs again warned of the dire consequences of sequestration, although Congress is unlikely to act.
Oversight
Would a DHS Shutdown Mark the 'Height of Irresponsibility?'
Democrats say it would, Republicans counter that "it wouldn’t be the end of the world."
Defense
Panel Expected to Call For Major Changes to Military Retirement and Health Benefits
Commission reportedly will recommend a new retirement system that would result in less generous pensions.
Defense One
Obama To Propose Pentagon Spending Boost in 2016
President Barack Obama will send Congress a $585 billion defense spending plan on Monday, that would boost the Pentagon budget to levels not seen since 2012. By Marcus Weisgerber
Management
VA Announces Major Department Realignment
Official says reorganization is not about job cuts, and that there is 'more than enough work' to go around.
Management
Homeland Security IG Protests Redactions in Report on Airport Security Lapses
TSA argued information omitted from the report on vulnerabilities at JFK Airport was sensitive.
Defense
Senators Reintroduce Sick Leave Bill for Disabled Vets
Legislation would give 104 hours of sick leave up front to first-year feds who are wounded warriors.
Oversight
Border Bill That DHS Chief Has Called 'Unworkable' Faces a Fight on Capitol Hill
Both Democrats and conservative Republicans oppose the measure.
Management
It’s Hard to Know How Much Defense Is Really Spending on Conferences
IG questions record-keeping.
Defense
The Pentagon Has No Idea How Many Employees It Needs
Laws capping number of employees have been waived since 2002.
Defense
Obama Won't Hear Cheers in India on Afghanistan Policy
New Delhi worries about effect of U.S. military pullout in Afghanistan.
Defense
Geospatial Agency Chief Takes Care Not to Oversell Intelligence on the Islamic State
Cardillo praises Defense agency’s new transparency, role in Ebola crisis.
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