Oversight

Play of the Day -- Let's Talk About Cereal and Pizza

It's the kind of night where Papa John and General Mills make the comedy news.

Oversight

Obama's regulations save lives and money, Cass Sunstein says

Outgoing regulatory chief cites $91 billion in benefits from smart rule-making.

Management

Defense contractors downsized in good times, report finds

Researchers question link between sequestration and threatened job cuts.

Oversight

It’s official: White House must share sequestration specifics

President Obama will have to report spending cut details by Sept. 6.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Questioning American Exceptionalism

Late night shows are covering the Olympics.

Oversight

CIA chief says he 'will not seek' elected office

Spokesman ends speculation Petraeus would be willing to serve as Romney's vice president.

Oversight

Lawmaker seeks more frequent alerts from inspectors general

Issa cites delay in informing Congress of last year’s probe of GSA’s lavish conference.

Defense

Defense gives up on another BRAC round, for now

Secretary says base closures will be critical to future of a slimmer Defense Department.

Oversight

Regulatory chief’s departure scrambles philosophical debate

Cass Sunstein pleased business community more than he did progressives.

Oversight

Congress formally adjourns until Sept. 10

Vote eliminates need for pro forma sessions over August.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Chicken Wars and Leaked Secrets

Late night is back after the weekend with more Chick-fil-A jokes.

Oversight

Convention challenge: VIP speakers who send wrong message

Republican hosts Rick Scott and Bev Perdue are two of the country's least popular governors.

Oversight

Obama stops short of calling for tougher gun control laws

President issued a proclamation to lower the American flag to respect the lives lost in Wisconsin.

Oversight

How Romney Can Change the Subject

The GOP candidate's pick for vice president likely won’t be a game-changer, but it could at least help him shift the focus.

Oversight

New lines of attack opened against GSA

Conservatives blast empty Miami courthouse, Office of Government Ethics.

Oversight

Stopgap spending bill may delay repairs to Capitol dome

$61 million in work is needed to plug leaking holes, fix water damage and secure loose ornaments.

Oversight

Rice, McCain among speakers at the Republican convention

The convention will take place in Tampa from August 27 to August 30.

Management

GOP lawmakers to contractors: Defy Labor Dept., warn employees of sequestration layoffs

Withholding notices would break the law, they say.

Oversight

Former Supreme Court justice not surprised by Roberts' health care decision

'That was a hard case,' Sandra Day O'Connor says.

Oversight

Agencies need better plans to protect feds in a flu pandemic, GAO says

FAA air traffic controllers working in close proximity are especially at risk.