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
Administration floats plan for oceans policy
Plan would include smoother permitting processes, improved oil-spill response capabilities in the Arctic and enhanced climate-change forecasting and assessment.
Oversight
Defending government in an anti-government age
In an era of tight budgets, the 'federal brand' has in many minds been tarnished.
Oversight
Taxpayer advocate pleads for boost in IRS funding, hiring
Annual report cites increased workload due to code complexity and frequent changes by Congress.
Defense
War dogs: Blumenthal wants improved adoptions, honors for military canines
Defense classifies the dogs as 'equipment.'
Oversight
What kind of health insurance do the GOP candidates get?
Most of the GOP presidential hopefuls do not shop for health insurance in the individual market they have advocated for others.
Oversight
Justice Department backs president on recent recess appointments
Office of Legal Counsel says pro forma Senate sessions do not interrupt recesses.
Defense
Video of urinating Marines could be a defining image of Afghanistan war
The military fears the footage could assume iconic status throughout the Muslim world.
Defense
Panetta condemns Marine video
Team appears to desecrate the corpses of Afghan Taliban fighters in footage circulating on the Web.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart on Mitt Romney: Winner, but no one likes him
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Pay & Benefits