Oversight
SBA’s elevation to Cabinet-level is a symbolic move, experts say
The Small Business Administration has been on and off the Cabinet-meeting guest list for nearly two decades.
Oversight
Obama reorganization bid faces challenges on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers express measured support, but some Republicans are skeptical of promised savings.
Oversight
Unions wary of Obama’s consolidation plans
Federal employee groups worry about potential layoffs, workforce reductions.
Oversight
Poll: Will Obama’s trade agency consolidation plan cut waste?
Take our survey on the president’s proposal.
Pay & Benefits
IRS to offer second round of buyouts
Up to 400 eligible employees much decide by March if they will take the incentive.
Oversight
White House hopes new website will help create jobs
Business.USA.gov aims to provide entrepreneurs and businesses with a central place for critical information.
Oversight
No furloughs expected at GAO, officials say
Despite major budget cuts, agency and union are not planning on employee furloughs.
Oversight
Perry urges Congress not to raise debt ceiling
Texas governor tells voters debt-ceiling increase means government will print more money.
Defense
Pentagon pulling two brigades from Europe
Move allows the Army to begin deploying forces on a rotational basis, a shift that has been expected.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Stephen Colbert in South Carolina? Plus: A tribute to Hostess from Chris Christie
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Oversight
Obama proposes reorganizing trade agencies, giving SBA Cabinet status
Merger would eliminate up to 2,000 jobs through attrition.
Pay & Benefits
Reductions and Withholdings
Why your retirement check might be smaller than you think it’ll be.
Defense
Mobile health centers deliver medical care to rural veterans
Growing fleet serves about 3.3 million veterans who don't live near a VA hospital.
Defense
Geospatial agency offers buyouts to 150 employees
Eligible workers have until February to accept the separation incentive.
Oversight