Oversight
Obama 'refuses to allow' debt ceiling fight, meets with Boehner
House speaker's office calls the lunch 'friendly.'
Defense
Obama awards Medal of Honor posthumously
Leslie H. Sabo Jr. was recommended for the honor decades ago, but the paperwork was lost.
Oversight
Homeland Security communicated with local officials about Occupy
Documents reveal the agency tried to coordinate with local police departments.
Management
Obama procurement chief nominee clears Senate panel
Joseph Jordan advances through committee with only one vote in opposition.
Pay & Benefits
Fed domestic partner benefits bill moves to full Senate
Committee reiterates the legislation is unrelated to same-sex marriage.
Defense
Former Defense chief wanted to take out bin Laden with missile
Gates says he figured using a missile would be less risky.
Management
Former adviser 'a little worried' about debt ceiling fight
Austan Goolsbee notes confluence of budget sequester, cuts and debt limit issues.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Romney sings, Newsweek cover still controversial
Comedians continue to mock the infamous recent magazine cover calling Obama "The First Gay President."
Defense
Syrian rebels receive arms, with U.S. coordination
The U.S. isn't supplying arms but has helped assess the needs of the anti-Assad fighters.
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Portable dialysis tool sought by military could reduce fatality rate from sepsis
Device could save tens of thousands of lives annually.
Management
Bye-Bye BlackBerry?
Once the only sanctioned smartphone in town, the BlackBerry could be on its way to the recycling bin.
News
Romney: Government Isn't the Hero
GOP contender draws sharp contrast between himself on size, role and operations of government.
Defense
Senate appropriators advance military construction, VA spending package
Subcommittee funds prior base closing rounds at requested levels.
Pay & Benefits
Same-sex partner benefits bill is up for consideration
Act would extend retirement and other benefits to same-sex couples in the federal workforce.
Pay & Benefits
Uncle Sam scales back on bonuses
The government handed out $43 million less in merit awards in 2011 than in 2010.
Management
Agriculture showcases recent successes to mark its 150th birthday
<i>Morning Joe</i> anchors and former Redskins lead hundreds in calisthenics.
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