Management
Washington-area agencies to return to normal operations Thursday
For the first time since Sandy hit, government will be fully open.
Oversight
Sandy response brings bipartisan support for government
Federal preparation and relief efforts win praise from typically critical Republicans.
Defense
Intel budget continues decline after post-9/11 buildup
Required public release puts fiscal 2012 governmentwide figure at $75.4 billion.
Oversight
Lawmaker takes a stand against hurricane relief
Rep. Steve King says he won't back federal spending for Hurricane Sandy recovery .
Oversight
Debt limit likely hit by end of year, Treasury says
'Extraordinary measures' can push the date into early 2013.
Oversight
Obama focused on storm recovery at cost of campaigning
President has canceled three days of activities.
Oversight
The money and groups behind postal reform lobbying
Senate has passed a bill but the House has not.
Oversight
Bush's FEMA director criticized Obama's response to Sandy for being too speedy
Michael Brown compared the President's reaction to Hurricane Sandy to his response following the Benghazi attacks
Oversight
Moving Election Day could be more disruptive than Sandy
Changing voting dates could lead to distortions and challenges.
Pay & Benefits
Government lacks coherent policy for religious time off, report finds
Revised guidance recommended for religious observances.
Management
Romney campaign says he wouldn't abolish FEMA
GOP nominee had suggested last year that role of states in disaster response should be strengthened.
Management
FEMA has enough funding -- for now
Response to Sandy could deplete coffers, as sequestration threat looms.
Oversight
What will Hurricane Sandy do to early voting?
The massive storm is already leading to shutdowns and extensions at the polls.
Management
Assistance available for feds hit by storm
Nonprofit group collects donations and distributes financial aid.
Management
Washington-area agencies closed on Monday
Metro system also closed as Hurricane Sandy bears down on city.
Management
President pledges to cut through bureaucracy in hurricane response
"We’re not going to get bogged down with a lot of rules," he says of relief efforts.
Oversight
House Republicans demand to see regulatory agenda
Committee chairmen accuse White House of withholding rule-making cost estimates until after the election.
Oversight
GDP report suggests fiscal cliff, global growth concerns
Report suggests tepid growth will hurt economy.
Oversight