Despite what he called \'strong objections\' to limitations in the bill on the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees, President Obama on Friday signed the 2011 defense authorization bill
A memorandum signed by the president Thursday night gives DoD the green light to formally shut down the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Va. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said about half the command\'s functions will stay in the Norfolk area, while Virginia Democratic Sen. Mark Warner\'s office said JFCOM would be revamped and renamed.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that the Pentagon will reduce costs by raising health care premiums of working-age military retirees.
Comptroller General Gene Dodaro outlines the top priorities of the Government Accountability Office now that he has been confirmed.
Sunlight Foundation\'s John Wonderlich explains how the new rules will allow more public participation and input before a vote.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates was expected to spend the morning detailing for members of Congress his internal cost-cutting measures, which he said in August would save the department $100 billion over five years. Analysts said the effort was intended to preempt any budget cuts that Congress might force on the department.
Reuters reports that Defense Secretary Robert Gates is expected to brief Congress on Thursday about the budget cuts over the next five years.
The 112th Congress still must pass a budget beyond the current continuing resolution and House GOP make good on promises to rein in the deficit.
CNN\'s Brian Todd explains the Republican promises of more fiscal responsibility and whether or not it\'s coming true with the new Congress convening.
Incoming House Speaker John Boehner says his party\'s goal is to give the government back to the people. But first, reminds the managing editor of The Hill, they\'ll need to figure out a way to fund it in 23 working days or less to avoid a shutdown.
Off the Shelf host Roger Waldron speaks with Ray Bjorklund, Senior Vice President and Chief Knowledge Officer at FedSources, about current agency budget issues. January 4, 2011 (Encore presentation April 26, 2011)
A measure sponsored by Rep. Greg Walden aims to cut salaries and office expenses in committees.
Reuters reports that the incoming House Speaker says his party is aiming to offer weekly bills to cut the deficit.
In 2009 federal and postal workers, and retirees, had their best year, ever, with Congress and the White House, but 2011 is shaping up to be Titanic collides with Lindsay Lohan time for federal workers. Senior correspondent Mike Causey says to buckle up
Congress returns to sessions with new members and a new agenda of how to cut spending and the deficit.