News
Super committee co-chair hasn't given up hope
Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, also contradicted the contention of some of his GOP colleagues that Democrats have walked away from the deficit talks.
News
How could Rick Perry get rid of the Commerce Department?
The agency was founded in 1913 at the end of the Taft administration to be the business counterpart to the Department of Labor.
News
Former top CIA lawyer under investigation
The Justice Department is probing whether John Rizzo revealed classified information during Newsweek interview.
News
Play of the Day -- Rick Perry's 'amazing' debate meltdown and Italy needs Herman Cain
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Pay & Benefits
FERS Fact Check
How much do federal employees contribute to their overall retirement benefits?
Oversight
Panel advances bipartisan postal reform bill
Committee members fail to reach consensus on an amendment to limit executive pay.
News
Agriculture secretary previews new reforms
Vilsack stresses helping businesses get to market while tightening his department’s budget.
Oversight
Democrats deny walking out of super committee talks
Rep. Van Hollen calls claim "ridiculous."
News
Emails show Obama fundraiser involved in Solyndra
George Kaiser was involved in lobbying the White House toward the company.
News
Labor Department criticized for abandoning citizenship checks
Immigration reform groups attack contractor compliance office for change in policy.
Oversight
Obama announces new efficiencies, SAVE award finalists
Executive order trims spending on agency travel, personal technology and promotional items.
Defense
Man charged with USS Cole bombing will face judge
Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri is the first Guantanamo prisoner to be charged with war crimes since President Obama took office.
News
Play of the Day -- If White House is out, Cain has future as airport security or California governor
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Management
Battling the Budget
Managers are concerned about what the super committee will send down the pipe, but they are ready to go the distance for their employees.
Oversight