Management
White House recasts CBO score of ‘cliff’ deal
Zients stresses 10-year deficit reduction of $737 billion.
Oversight
Fiscal cliff won't be the last you hear from Simpson and Bowles
Deficit-reducing duo is heading back to the lecture circuit.
Oversight
Winners and losers in fiscal cliff deal
Middle-class taxpayers dodge hikes, but those hoping for a grand bargain are disappointed.
Management
Pulling back from the cliff: House passes compromise measure
Move sets stage for potential automatic spending cuts and government shutdown in two months.
Pay & Benefits
House votes to extend federal pay freeze
Legislation would override President Obama's order lifting the freeze at the end of March.
Oversight
Here's what's in the fiscal cliff deal
From tax hikes to a two-month delay in sequestration.
Oversight
Fiscal compromise sets stage for new year of mini-cliffs
Senate approves measure that would delay automatic spending cuts -- for now.
Management
Obama: No long-term deal on sequestration
President indicates final action to prevent automatic spending cuts will have to be part of future agreement.
Management
Analysis: America's greatest economic weakness was its government in 2012
The dysfunction of our political system is now sapping confidence from businesses and families. It may be the single biggest hurdle standing in the way of our prosperity.
Management
Hillary Clinton hospitalized with blood clot
The secretary of State will remain in the hospital for 48 hours.
Management
Sequestration, once unimaginable, draws near
Deal pending in Congress’s final hours would not prevent across-the-board cuts.
Pay & Benefits
COLA calculation is at the center of latest fiscal cliff standoff
McConnell calls in Biden to 'help jump start the negotiations.'
Management
Obama 'modestly optimistic' on fiscal cliff deal
Senate leaders to work together to try to forge last-minute compromise.
Oversight
Senators pitch filibuster alternative
Bipartisan proposal would avert a showdown over the filibuster 'nuclear option.'
Management
Analysis: Reading tea leaves of political appointments not yet made
Is the White House side-stepping the Senate confirmation process?
Pay & Benefits
Petition to link lawmaker pay to fiscal cliff deal is up for White House response
Document drew more than 25,000 digital signatures.
Management
USPS must pay for retirees now or later, GAO says
Agency faces stark choices in balancing short-term needs and long-term obligations.
Pay & Benefits
New committee will review federal travel policies
First item on the agenda? Per-diem rates.
Defense
Analysis: Is Chuck Hagel being punished for stance on Iraq?
For too many lawmakers, a Defense Secretary Hagel would be a nagging reminder of what they got wrong.
Management