Tech
IRS and SEC detect fraud patterns in heaps of data
Analytics tools exploit volume of information to save money, panelists say.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Taking on the Nobel Peace Prize
Stephen Colbert mocks the committee's choice of the EU.
Oversight
The book of government waste: from robo-squirrels to caviar
Senator lists 100 government-funded projects he deems unnecessary.
Oversight
Americans donate almost $8 million to pay down debt
Gifts to the government are allowed under a 1961 law.
Oversight
Obama orders flags flown at half-staff for Arlen Specter
The former senator from Pennsylvania 'stood by federal employees,' AFGE says.
Oversight
Ryan says he backs term limits for Congress
Candidate made the idea an issue in 1998, but refused to sign term-limit pledge.
Oversight
Republican senators press Treasury on debt limit plans
Country is expected to reach its borrowing limit in late 2012.
Oversight
Lawmakers differ on congressional investigation into Libya
Democrats accuse Republicans of playing politics.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
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.
Oversight
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