Oversight
Play of the Day -- Bill Maher asks if Mitt Romney is Batman
The comedian wonders if Romney's wealth hides his superhero identity.
Defense
Arming Syrian rebels is a bad idea, lawmakers warn
The rebels are unknown actors and the government is backed by Iran and Russia, they say.
Oversight
Occupy protesters, alpacas in tow, call for EPA administrator’s resignation
The demonstration was the first of a planned string of protests at federal agencies.
Oversight
Two more nuclear reactors approved by NRC
Commission has started issuing licenses after a 34-year hiatus.
Oversight
House postal bill would save billions, CBO says
Nonpartisan number-cruncher says cutting Saturday delivery would boost USPS savings.
Management
In Wisconsin, Romney likely to join battle against public employee unions
GOP front-runner praises state's governor for acting to slash benefits.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Mitt Romney's blue collar comedy tour
Colbert mocks Romney for factory story.
Defense
Lawmakers, generals, budgets. . . and lies?
The chasm between Republicans, Democrats, and military over defense cuts goes on full display.
Management
Contractors remain a focal point in cost-cutting efforts
Senators and agency officials highlight financial benefits of insourcing and proper auditing.
Oversight
Government curbs improper payments -- but not enough
U.S. controller tells senators of legal obstacles to catching and preventing mistakes.
Pay & Benefits
House backs pay freeze extension
The GOP fiscal 2013 budget proposal includes provisions affecting federal benefits and salaries.
Management
More career feds would join Senior Executive Service under new bill
Sen. Daniel Akaka’s legislation calls for fewer appointees.
Oversight
GOP lawmaker accuses generals of 'smoke and mirrors' in budget requests
Republicans complain Defense request is based on an 'artificial' spending cap.
Defense
Missouri Democrat gets a hand from veterans group
Ads praise Sen. Claire McCaskill for fighting cuts to VA hospitals, supporting the new GI bill.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Ron Paul won't stop
Jimmy Fallon mocks Texas Republican for saying he is still in the running for the GOP nomination.
Management
Bill would crack down on contractor role in human trafficking
Rep. Lankford follows up on wage abuse, illegal debt and sexual exploitation.
Management
White House defends solicitor general
Donald Verrilli's health-care-law arguments before the Supreme Court have been criticized.
Oversight
Cash-strapped Gingrich slashes staff, cuts travel
Former House speaker's campaign has become an afterthought in the GOP primary contest.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Late-night skewers Newt Gingrich's $50 photo charge
Letterman compares the candidate to Santa Claus.
Oversight