Federal Insider: The cost of Romney’s larger military?

- October 31, 2012

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(FILES) This December 26, 2011 file photo shows the Pentagon building in Washington, DC. Despite heated campaign rhetoric, US President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney mostly share common ground on national security issues but they are sharply at odds over the defense budget. AFP PHOTO/FILESSTAFF/AFP/Getty Images

The cost of Romney's larger military?

Walter Pincus

Walter Pincus examines the candidate's proposal for boosting troop numbers.

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Federal Diary

A rescue worker carries a young girl to safety from flood waters brought on by Hurricane Sandy in Little Ferry, New Jersey, October 30, 2012. Millions of people across the eastern United States awoke on Tuesday to scenes of destruction wrought by monster storm Sandy, which knocked out power to huge swathes of the nation's most densely populated region, swamped New York's subway system and submerged streets in Manhattan's financial district. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

U.S. provides relief after Sandy

Joe Davidson

Federal agencies spring into action as Obama calls for agencies to cut red tape.

Federal question of the week

How has teleworking worked (or not) for you during superstorm Sandy?

Washington Post Editors

On Leadership

TOPSHOTS US President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One October 29, 2012 upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Obama cancelled his appearance at a campaign rally in Orlando, Florida and returned early to Washington, DC to monitor response to Hurricane Sandy. Much of the eastern United States was in lockdown mode October 29, 2012 awaiting the arrival of a hurricane dubbed 'Frankenstorm' that threatened to wreak havoc on the area with storm surges, driving rain and devastating winds. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

Gov. Christie praises Obama's leadership during storm

Jena McGregor

No photo opp in the world can top praise from an affected, outspoken governor from the other party.

Federal Player of the Week

Working to reduce food waste and protect the environment

The Partnership for Public Service

At just 26 years-old, Laura Moreno is a tireless crusader for reducing and recycling food waste.

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Explore the state of play in every presidential, House and Senate race. Try the Candidate Matcher, a 10-question quiz that pairs you up with politicians on the local and national level most closely aligned to your views.



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