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Defense
Chuck Hagel: ISIL Is 'Beyond Anything' The U.S. Has Seen
Obama administration officials signal a lengthy U.S. engagement in Iraq to fight the extremist group.
Oversight
Congress Divided Over Iraq Strikes
Some on the Hill support the move, others say Obama needs a more comprehensive strategy.
Oversight
Will the Senate Push John Brennan to Resign From the CIA?
Calls for Brennan's head began Thursday evening after the spy agency admitted it had hacked into Senate computers.
Defense
Senators Will Play Nice if Chalabi Is Picked to Lead Iraq
'You have to,' said Sen. John McCain, a onetime supporter of the Iraqi politician.
Defense
Republicans Warn Obama Doesn't Have Two Weeks to Mull Iraq
Senate hawks say the president can't afford to wait for a Pentagon assessment.
Defense
The Difficult Reintegration of American POW Bowe Bergdahl
Prisoners returning from Vietnam had a support system that the soldier released by the Taliban lacks.
Oversight
Should the Government Force Food-Stamp Users to Eat Better?
New research shows that a soda ban would reduce obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Oversight
Should the Government Slap Tobacco-Style Regulations on Fatty Foods?
Two international organizations say that heavier regulations on the food industry are needed to stop the obesity epidemic.
Management
President Obama Officially Nominates Budget Chief as Next HHS Secretary
Sylvia Mathews Burwell was selected because she is a 'proven manager and relentless implementer.'
Defense
The Psychological Toll of 12 Years of War
How our nation's military has become an experiment in how prolonged conflict affects mental health.
Management
CBO: Republican Plan to Delay Obamacare's Individual Mandate Would Save $31 Billion
It would also, the budget office estimates, raise premiums and result in 13 million fewer people gaining access to health insurance.
Management
Obama Team Launches Global Partnership Aimed at Battling Pandemics
To stop epidemics such as the swine flu, there has to be a global commitment to reporting and responding to outbreaks, the White House says.
Defense
Groups Gather to Define Medical Ethics in Wake of Military Torture
Physicians' treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay has united medical associations against military policy.
Defense
Independent Panel: U.S. Doctors Violated Medical, Ethical Standards in Detention Facilities
Defense and CIA defend actions.
Management
National Weather Service Forecasts Frustration of Federal Workers
Weather Service employee in Alaska inscribes "PLEASE PAY US" into a forecast.
Oversight
What If They Shut Down Congress and Nobody Noticed?
The day-to-day business of congressional offices and committees is on hold, too.
Management
Shutdown Threat Has Federal Agencies in Scramble Mode
Agencies must update their contingency plans.
Management
Obama's Affordable Care Act Looking a Bit Unaffordable
The exchanges present a savings for some employers but a rate hike for their employees.
