Oversight

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

Play of the Day -- The kids love Romney

Mitt Romney poses with some fourth-graders.

Oversight

Video: Obama campaign stands by Big Bird ad

Senior adviser says he is unaware of any efforts to take down the 30-second spot.

Oversight

Can civility save us from the fiscal cliff?

Veterans of budget wars say compromise could achieve less painful debt reduction.

Oversight

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Other legislators and law enforcement veterans call report outdated and misleading.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Romney is getting cocky

Comedians ask if the debate changed the race.

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.

Oversight

Big Bird pulled into politics (again)

Romney says he'll cut federal funding of PBS.