Oversight
Republicans in fighting mood over debt ceiling
While polls show GOP took hit on fiscal cliff, party leaders aren't backing down.
Oversight
AIG is thinking about suing the government for bailing it out
The company's board will discuss the idea with shareholders at a meeting.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Fixing the debt ceiling with... a coin?
The $1 trillion coin gets an infomercial from late night.
Oversight
Issa quizzes SEC on possible overuse of consultants
Criticism of Booz Allen contract includes mention of whistleblower lawsuit.
Defense
6 reasons Obama chose Chuck Hagel
The Vietnam veteran and former senator shares the president's goals and worldview.
Management
No, Paul Krugman does not want to be Treasury Secretary
The economist says an administration job would reduce his influence.
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