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

Play of the Day -- Thoughts are with Aurora

Comedians use jokes to deflect from tragedy.

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

Congress to White House: What’s the sequestration plan?

House overwhelmingly passes bill requiring Obama to detail across-the-board budget cuts.