Oversight

Poll: Will Obama’s trade agency consolidation plan cut waste?

Take our survey on the president’s proposal.

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White House hopes new website will help create jobs

Business.USA.gov aims to provide entrepreneurs and businesses with a central place for critical information.

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No furloughs expected at GAO, officials say

Despite major budget cuts, agency and union are not planning on employee furloughs.

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Perry urges Congress not to raise debt ceiling

Texas governor tells voters debt-ceiling increase means government will print more money.

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Obama proposes reorganizing trade agencies, giving SBA Cabinet status

Merger would eliminate up to 2,000 jobs through attrition.

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Administration floats plan for oceans policy

Plan would include smoother permitting processes, improved oil-spill response capabilities in the Arctic and enhanced climate-change forecasting and assessment.

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Defending government in an anti-government age

In an era of tight budgets, the 'federal brand' has in many minds been tarnished.

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Taxpayer advocate pleads for boost in IRS funding, hiring

Annual report cites increased workload due to code complexity and frequent changes by Congress.

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What kind of health insurance do the GOP candidates get?

Most of the GOP presidential hopefuls do not shop for health insurance in the individual market they have advocated for others.

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Justice Department backs president on recent recess appointments

Office of Legal Counsel says pro forma Senate sessions do not interrupt recesses.

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Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart on Mitt Romney: Winner, but no one likes him

A daily roundup of late-night video.

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New senior executive performance measurements emphasize ‘leadership qualities’

SES employees will get input from colleagues at a variety of levels, official says.

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Park Service defends handling of Occupy D.C. protest

House Oversight Chairman Issa reiterates demand for explanation on damage to McPherson Square.

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Leadership Lessons: David Kappos, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Voice of experience guides agency on the path to innovation.

Defense

Domestic drone programs spark civil-liberties lawsuit

Group argues that federal agencies have been slow to publicize the expanding use of pilotless aircraft to watch Americans.

Oversight

First lady denies conflict with White House advisers

Michelle Obama reacts to a new book's characterization of her as a forceful presence who has had friction with some of the President’s aides.

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Campaigning for Cuts

GOP presidential candidates’ plans for shrinking the federal footprint.

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Romney sweeps to victory in New Hampshire primary

GOP front-runner pledges "simpler, smaller and smarter" federal government.