Oversight
Can civility save us from the fiscal cliff?
Veterans of budget wars say compromise could achieve less painful debt reduction.
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Obama signs new government charge card rules
Law adds penalties for feds who abuse their privileges.
Oversight
FBI agent facing prostitution solicitation charges claims innocence
Agent was working undercover in Philippines when he allegedly paid for sex.
Oversight
Defenders of fusion centers hit back at Senate panel’s criticisms
Other legislators and law enforcement veterans call report outdated and misleading.
Defense
U.S. official goes public with criticism of security policy in Libya
Lt. Col Andy Wood led the 16-member special forces team tasked with protecting U.S. personnel in the country.
Oversight
Charge that BLS employees manipulated jobs data called unlikely
Supporters of Mitt Romney had questioned surprising jobs numbers.
Management
Too little info for pre-sequestration layoff warnings, contractors say
Boeing and General Dynamics say they don’t have enough details to gauge threat to workforce.
Oversight
Feds arrest 91 doctors, nurses and others for Medicare fraud
HHS and Justice strike force allege crimes totaling $430 million.
Management
Veterans Affairs’ overspending at conferences linked to poor contract execution
SRA and Marriott deals weren't properly reviewed, IG says.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- A great night for Romney, a bad night for Big Bird
The debate reaction hits late night.
Oversight
Capitol Hill offices lagging in staff diversity
Voluntary surveys find minority hiring to be surprisingly low, especially at senior levels.
Oversight
67.2 million watched the first presidential debate
Figure marks a 28 percent increase from the first debate in 2008.
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Biden chomps at bit for his turn at debate
Says event will highlight fundamental differences with GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan.
Oversight
Stopgap spending measure provides clarity to sequester threat
If sequestration occurs in January, it will be based on funding levels in current CR.
Oversight
Romney spoke four minutes less but got in 541 more words
Obama said 7,350 words during the debate.
Management
Government doesn’t use bulk-purchasing initiative enough, auditors say
GAO review of strategic sourcing efforts at GSA and four other departments finds scant savings.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The pre- and post-debate chatter
The first presidential debate is fodder for comedians.
Oversight