Oversight
Wednesday's spending votes will lay markers
Senate plan would cut $57 billion from current discretionary spending levels.
Oversight
OPM’s Berry grilled by lawmakers on pay freeze
Conservative analysts tell panel federal workers earn more than private sector counterparts, but call Obama’s two-year freeze badly targeted.
Oversight
SEC's Shapiro comes under fire for general counsel's Madoff conflict
Lawmakers ask for details about the hiring of David Becker, who received $2 million from a Madoff investment, according to a New York Times report.
Oversight
Patent bill passes Senate, House hurdles lie ahead
If enacted, the legislation would be the first major overhaul of the patent system in more than half a century.
Oversight
Study shows health IT efforts worthwhile
The review of 154 other studies found that 92 percent were positive overall.
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Some tax preparers continue to resist the IRS e-filing system
Agency’s target is for 80 percent of returns to be filed electronically.
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OMB not moving to implement ‘high road’ contracting policy
Heather Higginbottom, nominated as OMB’s deputy director, tells a Senate panel the controversial proposal isn't currently moving forward.
Oversight
The rocky road to reorganization, from Nixon to Obama
Management experts argue that overhauls of government usually fail and rarely result in cost savings.
Oversight
State Department’s training program taken to task
GAO cites need for a more systematic and data-driven approach at hearing in which possibility of budget cuts loomed large.
Oversight
Enforcement chief pleads for political support from state prosecutors
Speech highlights Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's fragile political position as it faces intense opposition from many parts of the financial industry.
Defense
Gates says U.S. may stay in Afghanistan past 2014 deadline
Transferring security control to local forces will take some time, Pentagon chief says.
Oversight
Walker calls Dems' 'border meeting' request 'ridiculous'
Wisconsin governor says he has been negotiating "for days" to end state's stalemate on collective bargaining.
Oversight
'Gang of six' close to deficit reduction proposal
Plan is similar to the one proposed by fiscal commission led by Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles.
Oversight
It’s Nobody’s Turn
Not even political professionals have a clue who will be the Republican presidential nominee.
Defense
DHS awards fewest noncompetitive contracts ever
The department also manages these contracts better but could still improve documentation, IG finds.
Oversight
GSA strives to be ‘green proving ground’ for net-zero energy use
Agency wants to serve as model of what works in creating sustainable facilities, senior official tells Nextgov .
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OPM seeks feedback on new internship program
Details of Pathways still under consideration, officials say.
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AWOL over? Wisconsin Dems reportedly ask to meet with Gov. Walker
Returning to the state would allow the Republican-controlled chamber to pass the bill.
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Kerry, McConnell whack budget adversaries on seriousness
Democrat says cuts could slow down economic recovery.
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