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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Play of the Day -- Stephen Colbert in South Carolina? Plus: A tribute to Hostess from Chris Christie
A daily roundup of late-night video.
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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.
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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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Play of the Day -- Conan on New Hampshire results: White guy wins, followed by another white guy
A daily roundup of late-night video.
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Campaigning for Cuts
GOP presidential candidates’ plans for shrinking the federal footprint.
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