Management
White House recasts CBO score of ‘cliff’ deal
Zients stresses 10-year deficit reduction of $737 billion.
Oversight
Winners and losers in fiscal cliff deal
Middle-class taxpayers dodge hikes, but those hoping for a grand bargain are disappointed.
Management
Pulling back from the cliff: House passes compromise measure
Move sets stage for potential automatic spending cuts and government shutdown in two months.
Pay & Benefits
House votes to extend federal pay freeze
Legislation would override President Obama's order lifting the freeze at the end of March.
Oversight
Here's what's in the fiscal cliff deal
From tax hikes to a two-month delay in sequestration.
Oversight
Fiscal compromise sets stage for new year of mini-cliffs
Senate approves measure that would delay automatic spending cuts -- for now.
Management
Obama: No long-term deal on sequestration
President indicates final action to prevent automatic spending cuts will have to be part of future agreement.
Management
Analysis: America's greatest economic weakness was its government in 2012
The dysfunction of our political system is now sapping confidence from businesses and families. It may be the single biggest hurdle standing in the way of our prosperity.
Management
Hillary Clinton hospitalized with blood clot
The secretary of State will remain in the hospital for 48 hours.
Management
Sequestration, once unimaginable, draws near
Deal pending in Congress’s final hours would not prevent across-the-board cuts.
Management
Obama 'modestly optimistic' on fiscal cliff deal
Senate leaders to work together to try to forge last-minute compromise.
Management
Employees, unions get further details on furloughs
Process would not unfold immediately on Jan. 2, and would not be the same across all agencies.
Management
Analysis: Reading tea leaves of political appointments not yet made
Is the White House side-stepping the Senate confirmation process?
Management
USPS must pay for retirees now or later, GAO says
Agency faces stark choices in balancing short-term needs and long-term obligations.
Management
Revolving door still open to Coast Guard top officers, senior execs, GAO finds
Higher-ups often leave for agency contractors.
Pay & Benefits
New committee will review federal travel policies
First item on the agenda? Per-diem rates.
Pay & Benefits
Obama orders end to pay freeze in spring
Move would end two-year prohibition on across-the-board increases.
Defense
Analysis: Is Chuck Hagel being punished for stance on Iraq?
For too many lawmakers, a Defense Secretary Hagel would be a nagging reminder of what they got wrong.
Management