News
House approves funds for FAA, highways
The Senate is expected to pass the same bill later this week, laying to rest fears of another partial shutdown.
News
Military services see innovation as a way to cope with IT budget cuts
Advances in thin-client computing and tiered data storage are among the developments that could yield savings , officials say.
Defense
Bill would ensure military, law enforcement officer pay
Rep. Fitzpatrick’s new bill prioritizes pay and allowances for certain federal employees in the event of another budget crisis.
Defense
Appropriators cut $695 million from fighter jet, cancel tactical vehicle
Panel chairman assures colleagues that the bill covers the military’s most pressing needs despite belt-tightening measures.
News
Internal investigation opened into CIA-NYPD relationship
The probe follows a report that the spy agency was aiding the police department.
Oversight
White House clarification of ‘inherently governmental functions’ draws criticism
Questions raised on ‘essential’ government workers and outreach to small businesses.
Oversight
Budget office chief urges cuts and revenue before super committee
Leader of nonpartisan congressional office says citizens will either have to pay more for services or expect less.
Defense
Large attack launched on U.S. embassy in Kabul
The attack comes weeks after another Taliban attack on the British embassy and calls into question the security of the heavily guarded facility.
News
Play of the Day -- 'Make it Rain Act' a better name for jobs bill?
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Oversight
Background Noise
Many voters have stopped paying attention to speeches about job creation. They’re waiting for results.
News
Obama gets specific in his jobs bill
The 155-page bill includes details of spending and taxes with a specificity rarely produced by this White House.
Defense
Shh . . . U.S. military on ground in Libya, but not really
Four U.S. troops in Libya are part of a State Department team to assess the embassy location and have no military mission, Pentagon officials say.
Oversight
Obama on jobs bill: No more games
President urges Congress to act on the measure immediately.
News
IRS whistleblower awards program faulted for delays
GAO report prompts debate on whether agency units are underfunded.
Pay & Benefits
Bill strips back pay for furloughed FAA workers
Latest version of reauthorization measure does not reimburse thousands of employees affected by summer impasse.
Defense
DHS insider hacking case reveals serious network security vulnerabilities
Suspected employees were on paid leave for a year; despite findings, no criminal charges were filed.
Defense