Oversight
Rule gives agencies more flexibility to rent vehicles
The new policy increases the amount of time the government can rent a vehicle without committing to a yearlong lease, a change the administration expects will save money.
News
Federal charity drive urged to get online
CFC advisory panel debates merits of Web presence versus in-person connections.
Oversight
Senate GOP blocks consumer bureau nominee
Move raises possibility of recess appointment for Richard Cordray.
News
Play of the Day -- Throw all the politicians in jail, Leno says after Blagojevich sentence
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Defense
More troops' remains dumped at landfill than previously acknowledged, paper says
Incinerated fragments of at least 274 troops were taken to Virginia’s King George County landfill between 2004 and 2008, The Washington Post reports.
Pay & Benefits
Groups urge House to reject proposals reducing federal pay and benefits
Federal employee advocates implore lawmakers not to finance payroll tax holiday at the expense of government workers.
Oversight
House passes third regulatory reform bill under veto threat
REINS Act would require congressional approval of major new rules.
News
Perry talks of downsizing government, supporting Israel
Although Perry focused on Israel, the audience at the Republican Jewish Coalition appeared to especially like his plans to reform Washington.
News
Gingrich and Bachmann would move embassy to Jerusalem
The U.S. embassy in Israel is currently in Tel Aviv.
Oversight
Gingrich would tap John Bolton for secretary of State
Senate Democrats filibustered Bolton in 2005, before he won a recess appointment as ambassador to the United Nations.
Defense
Army-Navy game rivalry plays out on Facebook, Twitter
The two services use football game-oriented social media to promote their key roles and missions.
Defense
Pentagon moves against conversion of in-house work to contractors
Union applauds stepped-up enforcement and proposal to apply it governmentwide.
Oversight
USPS, unions extend contract negotiations again
Deadline has been moved back more than a week, to Dec. 16.
Oversight
Another legislative standoff looms
Democrats say they'd make Republicans regret leaving for Christmas without a deal on extending the payroll tax holiday.
Oversight
Fraud persists within U.S. Postal Service
New inspector general report reveals letter carriers who stole mail and collected false payments.
News
Play of the Day -- Perry's move for Cain supporters; Plus: Obama, Ron Paul grab the T-Pain mic
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Management