Oversight
Republican senators press Treasury on debt limit plans
Country is expected to reach its borrowing limit in late 2012.
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Lawmakers differ on congressional investigation into Libya
Democrats accuse Republicans of playing politics.
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Play of the Day -- Reviewing the veep debate prior to tomorrow's debate
Biden v. Ryan is the proverbial undercard for round two of Romney v. Obama.
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House majority leader bearish on Defense sequester
Virginia Republican doesn't say how Congress and president will avoid the cuts.
Management
Federal contractors grilled on pre-sequester layoff notices
Issa also questions administration on WARN Act guidance.
Oversight
Groups begin lobbying on non-defense sequestration cuts
Coalitions of labor, religious, small business and social services groups are forming.
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The state of the Paul Ryan brand coming into the debate
Thursday night will serve as a national debut for the chairman of the House Budget Committee.
Oversight
Obama expands whistleblower protections to cover intelligence agencies
Directive urges security employees to report waste, fraud and abuse.
Management
Homeland Security IG disputes charge of wasteful spending
Says research group inaccurately described $700,000 used for year-end awards.
Oversight
Polls show Paul Ryan favored to win the debate
Republican National Committee tries to play down expectations.
Tech
Watchdog alerts troops in Afghanistan to new IED dangers
Letter cites faulty reporting by Afghan contractors.
Defense
Yemeni security chief for U.S. embassy killed
Killing comes as Congress investigates an attack on U.S. personnel in Benghazi.
Oversight
Democrats forecast sequestration’s toll on nondefense programs, jobs
Thousands of feds from the FBI to Border Patrol have jobs on the line, appropriators say.
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Poll: Americans don't favor government promoting traditional values
Of those surveyed, 52 percent thought the government should steer clear.
Management
Agencies still buying iPods, yo-yos, coins and other swag
Probe finds federal offices are disregarding executive order on promotional spending.
Oversight
Congressional Republicans call for resignation of VA chief of staff
Letter cites lack of oversight on excessive conference spending.
Management
IRS names acting commissioner
Steven Miller will take over for Doug Shulman when his term expires next month.
Oversight