Oversight
GDP report suggests fiscal cliff, global growth concerns
Report suggests tepid growth will hurt economy.
Defense
Report: Man plotted attack on New York Fed
Law enforcement officials say the FBI and NYPD monitored the plot and the public was never at risk.
Oversight
Americans donate almost $8 million to pay down debt
Gifts to the government are allowed under a 1961 law.
Oversight
Republican senators press Treasury on debt limit plans
Country is expected to reach its borrowing limit in late 2012.
Oversight
Charge that BLS employees manipulated jobs data called unlikely
Supporters of Mitt Romney had questioned surprising jobs numbers.
Oversight
Jobs and deficit likely to dominate debate
Some of the 90-minute discussion will focus on the role of government, and governing style.
Management
Bernanke warns of dire risk from fiscal cliff inaction
Fed chief cites need to rein in deficit but also consider fragile recovery.
Oversight
Debt limit fight looms, but not until after the election
Even if the limit is hit before November, the Treasury Department can take steps to push back the drop-dead deadline for raising it.
Oversight
Geithner reminds that 2012 debt limit fight is likely
Strength of recovery will determine if ceiling is reached before or after the election.
Management
White House seeks Treasury savings through streamlining
Proposed new fee on large financial firms would compensate Americans and discourage future risk taking.
Oversight
Concerns growing that FHA could go broke
Forthcoming reports could spark debate about government role in housing market.
Defense
Man charged with USS Cole bombing will face judge
Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri is the first Guantanamo prisoner to be charged with war crimes since President Obama took office.
News
Former President Clinton says third terms should be legal
Rule probably couldn't be applied to anyone who has already served, Clinton notes.
News
Super committee is not seeking an extension, member says
'This is the moment to get it done, if we’re going to get it done,' Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., says.
Tech
Freddie Mac CEO to resign
Charles Haldeman Jr., who has helmed Freddie for just over two years, says he will depart 'some time in the coming year.'
News
The economic impact of a near-shutdown
Some experts say budget brinkmanship will stir less fear as it grows more routine and yields long-term improvements.
News
Administration lowers deficit projection
In its Mid-Session Review, OMB revises deficit estimate to $1.316 trillion, down 20 percent from February’s projection of $1.645 trillion.
Oversight
Agencies to release plans for streamlined regulations
Partly a response to criticism that Obama hasn't focused on business concerns, the plans don't go far enough for some.
Oversight
Backpack-wearing ambassador causes a stir in China
Photo of Gary Locke at the airport goes viral in the Chinese blogosphere.
News