Oversight
Congress threatens furloughs for FAA employees
Debate over funding extension could shut down agency unless lawmakers resolve controversial provisions.
Oversight
Reid says he's waiting on Boehner, Republicans, for word on debt plans
Senate leader says chamber is ready to move.
Defense
Watchdog says U.S. aid money in Afghanistan may be fueling insurgency
SIGAR audit paints a dispiriting picture of a massive U.S. aid effort that's effectiveness has been seriously impaired.
Oversight
House passes balanced budget bill
Senate is not expected to approve legislation requiring a constitutional amendment to raise debt ceiling.
Oversight
Boehner says it's time to contemplate 'Plan B'
The House speaker would not say what options he considers to be available or viable as 'Plan Bs.'
Oversight
Obama hails renewed Gang of Six effort
President praises group of senators for coming up with a plan that is "balanced" and includes tax revenues.
Oversight
Blame Republicans for Debt Crisis
By flinching at the prospect of significant deficit reduction, the GOP will have to deal with the fallout.
Oversight
Obama threatens veto of balanced budget bill
Legislation would require passage of constitutional amendment before the debt limit is raised.
Oversight
OMB sets guidelines for telework security
Document gives agencies leeway to develop their own policies, but establishes parameters for keeping information safe outside the office.
Oversight
Majority leader: Senate will stay in session until debt-ceiling bill is passed
Chamber will work on weekends to get deal done by Aug. 2 deadline.
Oversight
Consumer protection bureau gets designated leader on eve of opening
Obama makes unexpected nomination as newest agency wins plaudits for preparations while under fire.
Defense
New general takes command in Afghanistan as Petraeus departs for CIA
John Allen will lead the process of withdrawl by 2014.
Oversight
Treasury head: Only option is to raise debt limit
Geithner says there is “no plausible way to run the country… if we are not paying our obligations.”
Oversight
Obama passes over obvious choice to lead consumer protection bureau
President thanks Elizabeth Warren for helping stand up the agency, but goes with former Ohio official.
Oversight
Federal employees report being in the dark on debt ceiling
Group says public servants are concerned about a default’s impact on pay and benefits.
Defense
Controversial radiation monitors to cost DHS another $300 million
The equipment, intended to detect radiation and nuclear materials, may not have undergone sufficient testing.
Defense
House approves $1 billion cut to nuclear agency funding
Most of the reductions would impact NNSA's nonproliferation and weapons accounts.
Defense
Veterans have long wait times for mental health services, studies find
'Significantly high number' of patients waited for more than a month during 2010, IG says.
Oversight
Obama presses urgency on debt
President complains that the Hill 'has run up the credit card.'
Oversight