Oversight
House Republicans' support for Plan B on fiscal cliff uncertain
Neither alternative measure would address the sequester.
Oversight
Democrats dodge questions on spending cuts
Obama’s plan calls for $1.2 trillion in reductions, including a switch to the chained CPI.
Pay & Benefits
Postal reps stage hunger strike, pledge 'escalating tactics' on lawmakers
Union representatives protest against cuts to Postal Service.
Nextgov
Petition criticizing Westboro Baptists is most popular ever on White House site
The tiny church plans to picket the funerals of Sandy Hook victims.
Defense
Marines retreat on sponsorship of Ultimate Fighting
Union claims success in campaign against recruiting in venue viewed as sexist, homophobic.
Management
Get Out of Your Own Way by Taming Your ‘Fraud Monster’
Take back control from the little voices that hijack your success and have you play small in the world.
Management
How to Make the Most of the Updated Performance.gov
Performance denizens rejoice! OMB has built in some useful new features to Performance.gov.
Pay & Benefits
Fed groups blast possible fiscal cliff switch to less generous COLA formula
Moving to a chained CPI would significantly reduce retirement benefits, opponents say.
Nextgov
How tech can help retiring feds pass along their wisdom
Technology will be a game changer for effective knowledge transfer.
Defense
Was Pentagon too helpful to 'Zero Dark Thirty' filmmakers?
Defense undersecretary reportedly under investigation.
Oversight
Boehner tells House GOP he's moving to Plan B on fiscal cliff
Option would be for the House to pass a plan letting top tax rates increase on income over $1 million only.
Oversight
Analysis: Newtown shooting provides perspective amid fiscal cliff
Congress returns with a more subdued attitude toward partisan bickering.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Acting silly in the wake of sadness
After Newtown, late night tries to cope with tragedy.
Nextgov
Costs mount as NASA responds to October data breach
Agency accelerated laptop protections after Oct. 31 theft compromised data on 10,000 employees.
Oversight
White House makes new fiscal cliff counteroffer to GOP
Proposal includes $200 billion in savings on discretionary programs.
Oversight
Sen. Inouye of Hawaii dies at 88
He was a longtime presence on the Appropriations Committee.
Management
Federal fundraising drive extends deadline for donations
D.C. region is falling short of its contribution goal.
Management