Oversight
Debt-ceiling crisis came with hefty bill for taxpayers, report finds
Increased borrowing has cost Treasury $1.3 billion so far, GAO says.
Oversight
The Obama administration violated the constitution but won't reveal how
The transgression occurred at the National Security Agency and involved illegal spying on Americans. The details? They're scandalously classified.
Oversight
Geithner ‘deeply offended’ by former investigator general's claims
Neil Barofsky's new book says financial bailout was 'hijacked' by Wall Street banks.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- It's All About Romney
The candidate is a target once again for comedians.
Management
Romney: Feds don’t get how hard it is to run a business
GOP candidate says 'career government bureaucrats' lack a sense of the challenges.
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