Oversight

Poll shows ambivalence on fiscal cliff, support for Rice

Public is OK with raising taxes on the wealthy and against entitlement reform, survey finds

Oversight

Senate unanimously approves Hatch Act update

Bill would expand the range of possible penalties for employees who violate the law.

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McCain calls Kerry 'Mr. Secretary'

Kerry jokes about their failed presidential campaigns.

Oversight

Pelosi fires up discharge petition to extend middle-class tax cuts

Democrat gives House speaker until Tuesday to agree to take up Senate-passed bill.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Fiscal cliff, thank you cards and a surprise guest

The fiscal cliff looms large over late-night comedy.

Oversight

Few signs of progress toward a fiscal cliff deal

On TV interviews, Geithner and Boehner reveal little indicating policy breakthroughs.

Management

Senate approves wartime contracting reform bill

Move caps Sen. McCaskill’s six-year-effort to curb waste and boost oversight.

Defense

The controversial Africa policy of Susan Rice

America's potential next secretary of state was involved in a major policy shift in Washington's approach toward Africa. But was it a positive one?

Oversight

Analysis: Geithner proposes the second-best debt ceiling solution

The best idea would be to abolish it forever.

Oversight

Alumni of 1990 fiscal talks offer lessons for 'cliff' walkers

Deal that helped balance budget in '90s required small group shielded from press.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Having lunch with President Obama

Romney's much-anticipated visit to the White House is examined.

Defense

Obama's Syria plan just got a little less mysterious

The White House is considering several alternatives to intervention in the Syrian civil war.

Oversight

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan meet up in D.C.

Romney was in town for lunch with President Obama.

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Analysis: Hysteria over fiscal cliff may spur deal

Americans won't let Washington drive the economy into a premeditated recession.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Obama and Romney have lunch

Susan Rice also becomes the focus of late-night comedy.

Oversight

Chuck Hagel being vetted for State, Defense

He would likely be the lone Republican in the Obama administration.

Oversight

Hearing on Veterans Affairs conference spending turns combative

VA official accuses lawmakers of taking a 'slap' at hardworking employees, panel chairman takes offense at the suggestion and declares 'truce' over.