Oversight

Forecast for Passing Two-Year Budget Deal is Sunny in the Senate

Even critics of the agreement prefer it to another government shutdown.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Interpreting Obamacare

The sign language interpreter comes back for an Obama press conference.

Oversight

Congress and the CIA Clash Over Counter-Terrorism Report

Agency disputes a draft approved by Senate Intelligence Committee last year.

Oversight

Holiday Miracle? Congress on Verge of Passing Budget

Senate is expected, but not guaranteed, to pass the plan next week.

Oversight

Analysis: Stop Complaining That Congress Doesn't Work Enough

In reality, while there are lots of nice perks, members of Congress have a grueling job.

Oversight

House Passes Bipartisan Budget Deal

Legislation requires new federal employees and working-age military retirees to contribute more to their pensions.

Management

Nuclear Commission’s New Office Lease Will Shrink Footprint

GSA and House panel approve shared space with FDA in Maryland.

Oversight

Senator Begins Uphill Task of Resurrecting Obama Reorganization Plan

Overseas development and trade agencies defend their unique missions.

Oversight

Where the Savings in the Budget Deal Will Come From

Federal employee pension reforms aren't the only source of savings in the plan.

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Republican Senators Say Budget Will Pass

Sticking point is that the agreement lifts the spending caps set in the 2011 Budget Control Act.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The 12 Days of Obamacare

Late night pundits take on Obamacare with music.

Oversight

Paul Ryan Says Conservative Attacks Are a 'Strange New Normal'

As outside groups pile on, the Republican budget negotiator says he is sticking to principles.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Handshake-gate

Barack Obama and Cuban President Raúl Castro exchange a greeting.

Oversight

Will Rank-and-File Lawmakers Accept the Budget Deal?

Both sides may have trouble selling the plan.

Defense

Budget Agreement Eases Pentagon's Sequester Pain

Deal gives the Defense Department about $31.5 billion in relief over two years.

Pay & Benefits

Budget Deal Asks New Feds to Contribute More to Pensions

Bipartisan panel also asks military retirees to sacrifice, spares current workers.

Oversight

Nominee to Lead IRS Criticizes Recent Agency Budget Cuts

Koskinen promises senators cooperation in probe of tax-exempt division.

Oversight

Poll: Majority of Americans Say Bag Sequestration

61 percent of those surveyed would undo all or some of the automatic budget cuts.