Oversight
The big issues Obama left out of his inaugural address
The president's speech highlighted the gulf between the promise and the practice of America -- but it also showed how much narrower that gulf has become.
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What Obama wants and what Congress will give him
How the president's vision fits with what Congress is likely to do.
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Obama calls for new ideas and technology to 'remake' government
Second inaugural address emphasizes government’s role in supporting individual initiative.
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President Obama stumbles over the oath of office again
President and chief justice can't seem to get the tradition quite right.
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Chastened by his times, Obama seeks to unite nation in inaugural address
'We cannot mistake absolutism for principle,' Obama tells both allies and rivals.
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The text of President Obama's inaugural address
President calls for new ideas and technology to remake government, action to address challenges.
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Democratic senator promises a budget this year
Sen. Chuck Schumer also promises the budget will take on sequestration and tax reform.
Pay & Benefits
House GOP: No budget, no pay
Planned bill would raise debt ceiling and withhold members’ pay if Congress fails to pass budget.
Oversight
ATF nominee criticized over ‘Fast and Furious’ response
Rep. Issa blasts move on Jones as part of gun-control push.
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House GOP seeing sequester, not debt ceiling, as fight to pick
'Sometimes you’ve got to lay down a sacrifice bunt,' says Rep. Dennis Ross.
Tech
The education of Energy Secretary Steven Chu
The Nobel physicist tasked with transforming the energy economy faced political battles.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama is 'King Gun Snatcher the Magnificent'
Jon Stewart looks at the names people call Obama.
Defense
Union criticizes Pentagon for targeting civilians
AFGE says Defense let contractors off the hook.
Management
Who is Denis McDonough, Obama's expected pick for chief of staff?
Here's what you need to know.
Pay & Benefits
Keep paying TSP’s G Fund, petitioners tell White House
Federal employees are being singled out, We the People petition says.
Pay & Benefits
Bill would allow Uncle Sam to fire federal tax cheats
Legislation would apply to executive and legislative branch employees as well as Postal Service workers.
Oversight
Play of the Day: ATF and its YouTube channel
The Daily Show gets to the heart of the bureau's operations.
Defense
Analysis: Legalize sex to reduce sexual assaults at military academies
Distinction is hard to teach under total ban.
Tech
Meet Todd Jones, Obama's nominee for ATF director
He would be the first confirmed head of the agency.
Pay & Benefits