Oversight
If the GOP Wins
Could the health care reform law survive a Republican sweep in 2012? Don’t count on it.
Oversight
Lawmakers reach agreement to avoid shutdown
Deal would keep the government afloat until mid-November, setting up the possibility of another showdown days before the super committee's deficit plan is due.
Defense
New satellite could revolutionize battlefield communications
Experimental TacSat-4 will enable first-ever on-the-move communications from handheld and backpack military radios.
Defense
FEMA weighs options for stretching budget into next week
Congress has never allowed the disaster relief fund to run out of money.
Defense
Only two Afghan battalions operating 'independently' -- sort of
General expects costs of training, equipping to drop below projected number.
Oversight
Justice Department’s muffin controversy reheats
After agency denial of story on wasteful conference spending, Sen. Grassley still demands belt-tightening.
News
Federal job applicants headed for a better shopping experience
USAJobs redesign will follow common practices for retail websites, making it easier to target searches.
Oversight
Congress has three options on funding bill
The Senate can pass the House’s measure; lawmakers can reach a compromise that requires the House to return and vote; or Congress can allow a government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Honeymoon is short-lived for new feds
Agencies have to work harder to keep employees happy longer, say observers.
Defense
U.S. troops leaving Iraq, but U.S. presence there just ramping up
Some military personnel will be stationed within two expanding State Department consulates.
Oversight
No weekend progress on funding bill as shutdown deadline looms
Government will run out of money on Friday, but a more likely deadline for resolution is Wednesday, when FEMA's disaster funding will run dry.
News
U.S. rushes to give away military equipment
Elaborate military bases, vehicles and spare ammunition will be handed off to the Iraqi government, reports say.
Defense
Attack on CIA office in Kabul kills one
Assailant was a lone Afghan employee, embassy spokesman says.
News
Play of the Day -- GOP debate between Romney, Perry and six other people who will never be president
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Tech