SPECIAL REPORT
The 2012 Election
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Analysis: Obama is using the permacampaign to change Washington from the outside
December 11, 2012 The president aims to win the fiscal-cliff debate the same he won the election -- barnstorming through battleground states and email-blasting supporters.
The final election receipts exceeded $2 billion
December 7, 2012 The Romney campaign had a surge of $86 million raised between October 18 and November 26.
The 'Plum Book' is out in print and digital formats
December 3, 2012 2012 edition features searchable Web app.
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan meet up in D.C.
November 29, 2012 Romney was in town for lunch with President Obama.
Mr. President: Look inside agencies for leaders
November 28, 2012 Obama should tap talented agency personnel with management know-how in second term, say two former government officials.
Obama, Romney to meet Thursday at the White House
November 28, 2012 President has said he's interested in his former opponent's ideas on government reform.
Feds worry transition to second Obama term will break their stride
November 26, 2012 Key concerns are lack of transparency and communication from leaders, survey finds.
No honeymoon period ahead for Obama
November 15, 2012 At press conference, no time to savor solid victory and no claim to exaggerated mandate.
Obama seeks Romney's help on government reform
November 14, 2012 On the campaign trail, Romney pledged to consolidate and possibly eliminate whole agencies.
Ryan: No mandate for Obama in election
November 14, 2012 The Wisconsin congressman maintains objections to raising taxes.
Poll: Majority bracing for spending cuts and tax hikes in January
November 14, 2012 Americans would blame congressional Republicans over Obama.
Wearing campaign shirts no longer violates Hatch Act, OSC says
November 9, 2012 Feds still prohibited from canvassing for party or group.
Analysis: A perfect new mission for Eric Holder
November 9, 2012 The attorney general has the chance to build a lasting legacy as a defender of voting rights. How? By leaving his current post to take up a new one.
Senate leader says he's ready to deal, suggests House speaker is too
November 7, 2012 Reid says Americans are 'tired of partisan gridlock.'
Obama and Romney Offer Dueling Closing Arguments in Op-Eds
November 2, 2012 CNN is giving both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney a chance to spell out their "vision for America."
Bin Laden raid movie features Obama
October 24, 2012 Democratic fundraiser and director claim film is not politically motivated.
Vice presidential candidates square off after debate
October 23, 2012 Ryan calls Obama's approach 'naive,' Biden says Romney mostly agrees with president.
Post-debate polls of voters declare Romney the winner
October 4, 2012 Romney also improved image, likeability say uncommitted voters.
Romney slams Obama’s approach as 'trickle-down government'
October 3, 2012 Candidates spar over role of government but don’t give specific federal workforce proposals much air time.
The Vast Majority of IRS Employees Aren't Corrupt
GSA Mishandled Executive Bonuses
EIG 2013 as Told by Your Tweets
Infographic: Nominee Limbo
Will You Be Furloughed?
Boldly Go Where No Fed's Gone Before




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