Oversight
The 5 top Republicans open to shutting down government to get their way
Failing to raise the debt limit would provide leverage to achieve GOP priorities.
Defense
Expected Defense secretary nominee has reputation for going rogue
Former Republican senator Chuck Hagel may face a tough confirmation battle.
Management
IRS appears ready for most fiscal cliff changes to tax law
Agency’s pleas for clarity on alternative minimum tax were answered.
Oversight
Pipe bomb attack on Treasury IG’s home under investigation
No link found to work at the department, official says.
Oversight
Play of the Day: New Congress, same dysfunction
The 113th Congress may be diverse, but it is still up for mocking.
Tech
When a robot signs a bill: A brief history of the autopen
The machine has been used by presidents from Jefferson to Obama.
Management
Consider sending layoff warnings, law firm tells federal contractors
Delayed sequestration renews concerns about WARN Act compliance.
Oversight
New Congress pledges action on postal reform
Oversight leaders cite progress narrowing their differences.
Management
Tim Geithner is stepping down before the next fiscal fight
Treasury Secretary reportedly wanted to move on as early as 2011.
Management
Ethics office issues inauguration warnings to feds
Federal employees can attend Inaugural events but can’t receive preferential treatment.
Oversight
Why Hurricane Sandy threatens House GOP more than fiscal cliff
New Jersey Republican members could end up victims of the controversy.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The fiscal cliff gets its due
Letterman admits he doesn't understand the fiscal cliff.
Management
Agencies, contractors chafe at cliff deal’s uncertainty on sequestration
Delay called ‘worst possible outcome’ for planners.
Oversight
House oversight panel streamlines subcommittees
Oversight and Government Reform goes from seven to five subpanels.
Oversight
House speaker agrees to votes on Sandy disaster relief
The Senate has passed the $60 billion bill.
Management
Acting FAA chief confirmed as agency’s permanent leader
Major challenges include implementation of the NextGen air traffic control modernization effort.
Oversight
Why the House GOP left the Hurricane Sandy relief bill out in the cold
The $27 billion relief package for states affected by the storm will likely die.
Oversight