Oversight
Lawmakers scramble to stop sequestration
Members of both parties search for ways to delay or avoid the automatic cuts.
Oversight
Mixed marks for Obama in annual secrecy report card
Open government group lauds progress in FOIA requests, laments declassification backlog.
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Play of the Day -- Romney's Troubles and the iPhone 5
A new product is released, but politics is always central to late-night comedy.
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No drama spending bill glides through House panel
Rules Committee spends less than 10 minutes on the stopgap measure.
Oversight
Obama says Romney shoots first, aims later
In 60 Minutes interview, president says his challenger lacks caution.
Management
GSA outlines progress cracking down on bonuses, pricey conferences
Acting chief details steps to improve accountability.
Oversight
Romney campaign denies acting rashly on Libyan situation
Advisor says tough criticism was meant to set in motion a larger debate.
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Romney talks troops, Afghanistan at National Guard conference
The GOP nominee focuses on topics he bypassed in his convention speech.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Courting the Hip-Hop Voter
Will Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj tip the outcome of the 2012 election?
Defense
DHS not properly protecting federal buildings, report finds
Facility oversight isn't following guidelines or vetting guards.
Oversight
IRS defends implementation of health care law
Deputy commissioner tells GOP critical number of staff involved is 859.
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Pelosi blames Boehner for fiscal cliff
The House Democratic leader's remarks came after Boehner expressed doubt that a fiscal cliff deal will be reached.
Management
Defense industry planning pre-sequestration layoff warnings
Contractors send notifications despite Labor Department guidance to the contrary.
Oversight
Outgoing senator on why he told Obama not to back Simpson-Bowles budget plan
Kent Conrad feared GOP would 'reflexively' oppose the proposal.
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House speaker 'not confident' of getting fiscal cliff deal
Failure to reach agreement could cause a recession.
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What you need to know about the stopgap spending measure
New projects and programs will go unfunded and there will be no new policy riders.
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When Congress doesn't fight over spending
Stopgap spending bill is expected to make it through both chambers this week.
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Did an FAA employee violate Hatch Act by laying out budget scenarios?
OSC investigates official’s comments during Seattle town hall.
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Obama says he's willing to compromise on debt deal
Paul Ryan says the president is blocking action.
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