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Appropriators Warn Budget Conference to Work Fast
If a 'timely agreement' cannot be reached, the alternatives could lead to 'extremely damaging repercussions,' Republicans caution.
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Some Good Zoo News: Washington's Baby Panda Is Learning to Walk
National Zoo releases video of panda cub's attempted first steps.
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Analysis: The High Cost of Gobbledygook
Agencies have made some progress since enactment of the 2010 Plain Writing Act; next frontier is regulations.
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Did the Shutdown Even Matter?
With less than four weeks to go, there is little sense of urgency on a budget deal.
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Play of the Day: Katrina the Healthcare Glitch
Is the Obamacare situation comparable to Hurricane Katrina?
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Play of the Day: Curing Obama's Second-Term Blues
Saturday Night Live has a cure for the president's condition.
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Congress Expands Entitlements for Retired Research Chimpanzees
New bill secures funding through 2023.
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Which Metro Area Has the Highest Share of Federal Employees? Hint: Not Washington
The D.C. area actually ranks fourth in concentration of federal workers.
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The Secret Service's Sexual Misconduct Stretched Across 17 Countries
Whistleblowers accuse agents of years of sexual misconduct.
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Play of the Day: Obama's Sincerest Apologies
The president you to know how sorry he truly is.
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Former Lawmaker to Congress: Don’t Be So Self-Righteous
Mistrust and insularity on Capitol Hill are hampering serious discussion about the role of government, says former Republican House member and OMB chief.
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Two Secret Service Agents Removed from Obama Protection Detail
Alleged misconduct comes as DHS is preparing to unveil results of an investigation into the Secret Service's culture.
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House Republicans Will Try to Impeach Eric Holder
Small group of conservatives says the attorney general has displayed a 'pattern of disregard for the rule of law.'
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Play of the Day: U.S. Drone Doctors
How does the rest of the world feel about American UAV policy?
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McCain Says He Won't Back Homeland Security Nominee
Arizona Republican wanted information about what it would take to achieve 90 percent effective control of the border.
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Congress Wasn't Going to Save the Postal Service Anytime Soon
Under current law, the federal agency has few tools for financial innovation. Enter Amazon.
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How the Budget Deal Will Die
As the conference holds its second meeting, Republicans and Democrats are already drawing lines.
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Play of the Day: Obamacare Is More Exclusive Than Harvard
Do you qualify for his health plan?
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Americans Have Had It with Obama and Congress
Thirty-nine percent approve of the president; just 9 percent approve of Congress.
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