Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker pushes extension of pay freeze, workforce cuts
Republican Sen. Tom Coburn’s deficit reduction plan would limit salaries, bonuses and leave benefits, and eliminate 300,000 jobs.
Oversight
Boehner says it's time to contemplate 'Plan B'
The House speaker would not say what options he considers to be available or viable as 'Plan Bs.'
Oversight
Obama hails renewed Gang of Six effort
President praises group of senators for coming up with a plan that is "balanced" and includes tax revenues.
News
Americans warming to raising debt ceiling, polls find
Majority of Americans now believes economic crisis will result if debt deal isn't reached by the August 2, poll shows.
Oversight
Blame Republicans for Debt Crisis
By flinching at the prospect of significant deficit reduction, the GOP will have to deal with the fallout.
News
NASA to work with Colorado company on launch rocket
Atlas V would send astronauts into space as a commercial venture.
News
From Nextgov: New FBI biometric database will help feds nab undocumented immigrants
Enhanced identification system will support Homeland Security's controversial Secure Communities program.
Oversight
Obama threatens veto of balanced budget bill
Legislation would require passage of constitutional amendment before the debt limit is raised.
Oversight
OMB sets guidelines for telework security
Document gives agencies leeway to develop their own policies, but establishes parameters for keeping information safe outside the office.
Pay & Benefits
Debate swirls over whether TSP is living within its means
Board chairman says proposed budget cuts don’t go far enough, but executive director argues there's no fat left to trim.
Oversight
Majority leader: Senate will stay in session until debt-ceiling bill is passed
Chamber will work on weekends to get deal done by Aug. 2 deadline.
Oversight
Consumer protection bureau gets designated leader on eve of opening
Obama makes unexpected nomination as newest agency wins plaudits for preparations while under fire.
Defense
New general takes command in Afghanistan as Petraeus departs for CIA
John Allen will lead the process of withdrawl by 2014.
Oversight
Treasury head: Only option is to raise debt limit
Geithner says there is “no plausible way to run the country… if we are not paying our obligations.”
Oversight
Obama passes over obvious choice to lead consumer protection bureau
President thanks Elizabeth Warren for helping stand up the agency, but goes with former Ohio official.
Tech