Oversight
Debt-ceiling crisis came with hefty bill for taxpayers, report finds
Increased borrowing has cost Treasury $1.3 billion so far, GAO says.
Financial Planning
TSP to begin actively withholding child support payments
The Thrift Savings Plan will begin to utilize its authority to garnish the accounts of TSP participants who are behind in paying child support.
Oversight
The Obama administration violated the constitution but won't reveal how
The transgression occurred at the National Security Agency and involved illegal spying on Americans. The details? They're scandalously classified.
Management
Report: Romney’s Salt Lake City Olympics lacked transparency
Reporters and public officials say they were denied access to certain documents.
Nextgov
Coming soon to a phone near you: A software bug-scanning app
X-Ray alerts owners to security vulnerabilities.
Oversight
Geithner ‘deeply offended’ by former investigator general's claims
Neil Barofsky's new book says financial bailout was 'hijacked' by Wall Street banks.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- It's All About Romney
The candidate is a target once again for comedians.
Defense
Senator: White House behind national security leaks
Senate Intelligence Committee chairwoman doesn't implicate Obama.
Management
What Leaders Can Learn from the Life of Sally Ride
In 2012, it’s perhaps easy to forget what she was up against when she rode into space on the shuttle Challenger in 1983.
News
Federal Buildings on a Bumper Sticker?
How Washington building issues affect a Florida district.
Nextgov
It's time to start stoking fears of cyberwar
Tensions mount as a bill sponsored by Sen. Lieberman could come to a vote Wednesday
Management
Are you creative? You might be better off in the private sector
Feds look for ways to improve, but are not given institutional support, survey finds.
Management
Coming House vote on freezing regulations draws Democrats’ fire
Republican plan would ‘gut’ health and safety to please corporate donors, critics say.
Pay & Benefits
Civilians in Iraq eligible for premium pay cap waiver through 2012
Executive order allows certain federal employees to receive higher pay.
Management
Romney: Feds don’t get how hard it is to run a business
GOP candidate says 'career government bureaucrats' lack a sense of the challenges.
Oversight
Key Republican wants to ‘start thinking about’ Washington commuter tax
Issa calls for hearing on tax that could affect 100,000 feds.
Pay & Benefits
Union, TSA near final labor contract
The first collective bargaining agreement between the two sides will cover more than 40,000 airport screeners.
Management
Is Obama ready for a possible recount?
The president's Chief of Staff Bill Daley isn't sure.
Management