Oversight
Key Republican wants to ‘start thinking about’ Washington commuter tax
Issa calls for hearing on tax that could affect 100,000 feds.
Management
Justice fails to flag contractors with a criminal history
Lawmakers seek increased oversight to ensure databases stay updated.
Oversight
Gun-control debate returns -- quietly
'I think this is a bad time to brace a new subject,' Sen. Feinstein says.
Oversight
Senator ‘sickened’ by new GSA controversy
Acting chief Tangherlini tells lawmakers he’ll complete ‘top-to-bottom’ agency review by September.
Defense
Would-be bomber of Capitol and Pentagon pleads guilty
Man planned to fly remote-controlled planes with explosives into the buildings.
Pay & Benefits
House-passed Defense spending bill silent on civilian pay raise
Lawmakers nix some proposed TRICARE fee hikes and omit contractor salary cap.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Romney's VP pick, and Canadians are richer than Americans
David Letterman speculates about Romney's running mate
Management
Analysis: If reelected, would Obama be able to govern?
President would claim a mandate smaller than in 2008.
Management
Federal agencies respond to Colorado shootings
FBI, DHS are supporting efforts to probe movie theater killings.
Management
DHS plan to defer deporting young undocumented immigrants hinges on details
Immigration effort may be the most ambitious ever undertaken by a federal agency.
Oversight
Obama: 'shocked and saddened' by theater killings
White House issues response to shooting in Colorado movie theater.
Oversight
Conservatives may concede to avoid government shutdown
Continuing resolution could be the least terrible road through election season, some say.
Management
Uncle Sam still can’t write very well, study shows
Plain language gurus grade the federal agencies on their ability to communicate.
Oversight
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau takes maiden voyage in enforcement
Capital One settles with CFPB to refund $140 million in fees to 2 million customers and pay $60 million in penalties.
Oversight
Military personnel receive administrative punishment for Secret Service sex scandal
No criminal action following fiasco in Colombia.
Oversight
GSA blasted for another over-the-top 2010 conference
Gifts for attendees included time-and-temperature picture frames and drum sticks.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Bain or Bane?
Rush Limbaughs recent comments are examined on late night.
Oversight
GSA's green building rating system a heated issue on the Hill
Industry groups are upset with changes slated for next year.
Oversight