Oversight
Crisis Budgeting Creates an 'Uncertainty Tax,' Senator Says
Constant continuing resolutions breed waste, low morale, witnesses tell panel.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats’ Budget Balances Spending Cuts, Revenue Hikes
Proposal shields federal pay and retirement benefits.
Oversight
After Snag, Senate Moving on Bill to Avert Shutdown, Extend Pay Freeze
Legislation will move to House after final vote, which could come Thursday.
Management
OMB Posts Progress on Cross-agency Goals
First quarterly report launched during Sunshine Week.
Tech
Analysis: The Sequester Will Devastate U.S. Science Research for Decades
Cutting the meager amount the federal government spends on basic science would do little to meet short-term fiscal goals while incurring huge costs in the future.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Pope Voting and Drones
A full night of politics and government jokes invade late night.
Management
Bid Protests Are Worth Their Costs, Ex-Procurement Chief Says
Dan Gordon’s study rebuts critics who say contractors exploit the process.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Bill Upholds Pay Freeze
Both chambers extend federal salary freeze through 2013 in legislation to avoid government shutdown.
Oversight
Deal in Sight to Keep the Government Open
House looks poised to accept Senate's 2013 budget proposal.
Management
Ryan Budget Would Mimic Obama’s Anti-Waste Campaign
Large-scale policy proposals accompanied by bids to curb duplication, improper payments.
Tech
The End of Federal Transportation Funding as We Know It
The diminishing power of the gas tax has renewed debate about how — and even whether — Washington can pay for local roads and rails.
Oversight
Play of the Day: All Around the World
Kenya, the Vatican, North Korea, China and the United States all make appearances in late-night TV.
Management
The Art of Denying Cabinet Rumors
Jay Carney bats away questions about potential nominees with an oft-repeated phrase.
Pay & Benefits
Some Lawmakers Gave Staff Bonuses as Fiscal Cliff Loomed
Cash perks acknowledged increased workloads amid downsizing, CNN told.
Oversight
Republicans Can't Stop Susan Rice from Getting Her National Security Consolation Prize
A new report states that Rice will be named as the White House National Security Advisor.
Oversight
Why the Senate Democrats' Budget Will Be Vague
The fewer specifics they offer, the less political ammunition there will be for the GOP.
Management
USDA Doesn’t Pay for the Wine-Tasting Anyway
Agency responds to senator’s call to cut conferences before employee salaries.
Defense