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Deep freeze: The top stories of 2011
The ongoing pay freeze, several near-government shutdowns and the looming prospect of retirement benefit cuts dominated federal news this year.
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White House names new Recovery Board chief
Kathleen Tighe is inspector general at the Education Department.
Defense
Gingrich, citing unnamed CIA official, accuses Obama of historic number of leaks
He also blasts a 1994 ad in which Mitt Romney appealed to Sen. Edward Kennedy to stop running negative ads.
Defense
Congress passes federal internship program reform
The bill, designed to standardize internships across all agencies, now awaits the president’s signature.
Oversight
Capital relieved as payroll measure clears House
Differences remain large over how to pay for the deal, with Republicans looking to areas liking freezing wages of federal workers.
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Play of the Day -- Late night loves Obama's Christmas shopping trip
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Defense
Ban on A-76 competitions for outsourcing extended in omnibus bill
Legislation includes language to ‘level the playing field’ for federal workers.
Oversight
House Republicans agree to payroll tax cut deal
The chamber will pass the two-month extension with a technical correction designed to minimize difficulties for businesses.
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White House urges agencies to remember small businesses for micro purchases
Training should be adjusted to ensure charge cardholders don’t pass up opportunities to make purchases of $3,000 or less from small firms, letter says.
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Transportation rejects NTSB’s suggested cellphone ban for drivers
Department won’t support a prohibition on all mobile devices in vehicles.
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McConnell breaks with Boehner, says House should pass payroll tax cut extension
That two-month plan cleared the Senate 89-10 on Saturday.
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Play of the Day -- Huntsman rocks out on Letterman; Obama's Hawaiian shorts
A daily roundup of late-night video.
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Biden urged to get involved in union contract talks with TSA
House Democrat asks the vice president to help get negotiations 'on track' and 'deliver an equitable and balanced arbitration system.'
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Isolated, will House GOP fold in the payroll fight?
An increasing number of Congress-watchers are asking when and how -- not if -- Boehner and company will acquiesce in the payroll-tax wars.
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Perry: Fannie and Freddie are Bonnie and Clyde
The presidential candidate drew loud applause in Iowa with calls for constitutional amendments to mandate a balanced budget and a part-time Congress.
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Main Treasury building garners top green certification
Official ties LEED status to Obama energy-efficiency push.
Defense
Congress calls on Defense to revamp investment review boards
Pentagon officials will shoot for a transparent, cross-functional approach.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Happy Hanukkah! The return of the Rick Perry menorah dance video
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Defense
Union calls TSA contract negotiations ‘very discouraging’
AFGE president says the agency’s definition of third-party review of employee grievances does not pass ‘smell test.’
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