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Our polarized Congress: Divided we stand

National Journal's annual vote rankings show the depth and bitterness of the country's political divisions.

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Consumer finance bureau under Cordray makes its presence felt

Financial services industry appears to adapt to new regulatory agency.

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Play of the Day -- Romney's Ash Wednesday

Jay Leno explains why Mitt Romney had ash on his head Wednesday.

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Report: Debt would grow under all but one GOP contender

Only Texas Rep. Ron Paul's plans would reduce the national debt, thanks to huge promised spending reductions combined with tax cuts.

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Postal Regulatory Commission chairwoman releases travel records

Ruth Goldway responds to a congressional request for details.

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Video: Obama speaks at African American Museum groundbreaking

'This day has been a long time coming,' president says.

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Play of the Day -- 'I'm from the government and this wand is a little cold'

Jon Stewart channels Ronald Reagan on the Virginia ultrasound bill.

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Play of the Day -- Joe Jamal-Biden saves Cosby Obama

SNL combines the White House and Cosby for The Obama Show.

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Debt limit fight looms, but not until after the election

Even if the limit is hit before November, the Treasury Department can take steps to push back the drop-dead deadline for raising it.

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The Election is Still a Long Way Off

Don’t be fooled into thinking that today's events will turn November’s election. A lot of time remains.

Defense

Panetta defends civilian workforce

Defense officials say civilian cuts may be considered in the future.

Management

Obama tells trade agencies to seek efficiencies in promoting exports

Memo pushes investment and jobs.

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Geithner reminds that 2012 debt limit fight is likely

Strength of recovery will determine if ceiling is reached before or after the election.

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Video: Arne Duncan appears on The Daily Show

Secretary of Education talks Race to the Top, other initiatives with Jon Stewart.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart on driving Mitt Romney

<i>The Daily Show</i> skewers Romney's new ad in Michigan.

Management

Postal Service announces five-year business plan

USPS hopes to save $22 billion by 2016, end Saturday delivery, shed jobs through attrition.

Oversight

OSC: Reports of FDA whistleblower surveillance are ‘extraordinary’

Monitoring employee correspondence with OSC is not a government trend, spokeswoman says.

Pay & Benefits

Senior executives group opposes STOCK Act disclosure requirements

Letter urges lawmakers to remove provisions affecting executive branch.

Pay & Benefits

Current feds are still at risk despite payroll deal, unions warn

New hires will have to contribute more to their government pensions, but existing government workers spared -- for now.

Management

Obama sends up draft bill for reorganization authority

OMB letter to House speaker promises Congress a continuing role in consolidation effort.