Pay & Benefits
Spending bill hits salaries, benefits for employees overseas
Amendment cancels locality pay increase for diplomats working abroad.
Oversight
Senate Democrats say they are open to more cuts
Both sides portray other as unyielding, though leaders say compromise on spending is possible.
Oversight
House spending bill's deep cuts to EPA set negotiating point with Senate
In addition to slashing $3 billion from the agency's fiscal 2011 budget, GOP measure contains language that would make it hard to implement environmental regulations.
Oversight
Senate leader to offer 30-day stopgap spending measure
Proposal is expected to be rejected by House and Senate Republicans, leaving in place the threat of a government shutdown after March 4.
Pay & Benefits
From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity brings new wrinkle to 'essential' personnel
Threat of government shutdown has IT managers updating contingency plans for the digital age.
Oversight
Obama proposal for CFTC fees draws cheers, brickbats
As Republicans seek major cuts in Commodity Futures Trading Commission, plan to dun users to pay for regulation pleases consumer groups but not industry.
Pay & Benefits
Pay is no guarantee for furloughed employees
In the event of a government shutdown, lawmakers have the final say over retroactive compensation.
Oversight
Justice joins lawsuit against Defense contractor KBR
Whistleblower complaint alleges company made illegal payments to a Turkish subcontractor on LOGCAP III contract in Iraq.
Oversight
Lawmakers play down shutdown, but solution is elusive
Even a short-term spending measure to keep the government running while the House and Senate negotiate a deal may have to include cuts.
Oversight
Hang On Tight
Get ready for some roller-coaster days as the fight over the debt ceiling plays out.
Pay & Benefits
Wisconsin governor says he won't compromise with unions
Scott Walker refuses to back down on curtailing collective bargaining rights.
Oversight
House votes down effort to deny step increases; passes spending bill
Move sets up a Senate showdown over 2011 funding -- and possible government shutdown.
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