Oversight

Play of the Day -- Catching Up With Romney and Talking With Cheney

Back from the weekend, it's time for comedians to talk about Romney's trip.

Oversight

The not-so-happy anniversary of the debt-ceiling crisis

The 2012 election will decide the real political meaning of the showdown.

Oversight

Business groups sounding postal alarms ahead of default

Failing described as 'psychological barrier.'

Oversight

Negative Impressions Hold Romney Back

Low personal approval seems to be preventing the GOP candidate from fully capitalizing on the sluggish economy.

Management

Labor Department: Contractors should not send pre-sequester layoff notices

Such actions aren't needed because it's not certain a sequester will go into effect, ruling states.

Oversight

Reid calls NRC member 'treacherous, miserable liar'

Senator said Bill Magwood lied to him about his stance on storing nuclear waste in Nevada's Yucca Mountain.

Tech

Report suggests sweeping changes to CFC

Federal employees’ charity campaign should expand donor base and get a website, commission finds.

Oversight

Should tax delinquent feds be fired? House will vote

Bill needs two-thirds majority for passage.

Management

GSA acquisitions chief goes on medical leave

FAS commissioner Kempf departs on eve of hearing to examine conference spending.

Oversight

Democratic senator: Deal with the fiscal cliff after the election

Durbin attempts to counter criticism Obama has failed to take responsibility for the economy.

Oversight

Justice Scalia: Guns may be regulated

Legal precedents from the days of the Founding Fathers have banned frightening weapons, he says.

Management

USDA says it never meant to endorse ‘Meatless Mondays’

Newsletter to employees suggested vegetarianism is healthier, better for environment.

Oversight

Group reminds governor he owes feds an apology for Gestapo comments

LePage has yet to tell IRS employees he is sorry for comparing them to Nazis.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Romney Goes to London

"Gaffe" is the word as Mitt travels around Britain.

Pay & Benefits

Socially responsible investment not necessarily wise for TSP, report says

GAO says adding SRI to Thrift Savings Plan portfolio ‘presents challenges.’

Pay & Benefits

Education faces major cuts and furloughs, secretary says

Sequestration would force massive teacher layoffs, Arne Duncan says.

Management

Justice HR officials implicated in nepotism ring

IG finds improper hiring practices in management division for third time since 2004.

Oversight

House passes package cracking down on regulations

Freeze pending 6 percent unemployment unlikely to become law.

Defense

Defense creates military honors database to prevent false claims

Move comes after Supreme Court overturns 2006 Stolen Valor Act.

Oversight

It may be a while before Pentagon financial statements are auditable, IG warns

Schedule delays within some offices put 2017 deadline at risk.