Tech
The End of Federal Transportation Funding as We Know It
The diminishing power of the gas tax has renewed debate about how — and even whether — Washington can pay for local roads and rails.
Oversight
Play of the Day: All Around the World
Kenya, the Vatican, North Korea, China and the United States all make appearances in late-night TV.
Management
The Art of Denying Cabinet Rumors
Jay Carney bats away questions about potential nominees with an oft-repeated phrase.
Pay & Benefits
Some Lawmakers Gave Staff Bonuses as Fiscal Cliff Loomed
Cash perks acknowledged increased workloads amid downsizing, CNN told.
Oversight
Republicans Can't Stop Susan Rice from Getting Her National Security Consolation Prize
A new report states that Rice will be named as the White House National Security Advisor.
Oversight
Why the Senate Democrats' Budget Will Be Vague
The fewer specifics they offer, the less political ammunition there will be for the GOP.
Management
USDA Doesn’t Pay for the Wine-Tasting Anyway
Agency responds to senator’s call to cut conferences before employee salaries.
Defense
BRAC Savings Estimates Were Flawed, Report Says
Commission used faulty methodology to project greater savings than military base realignment achieved.
Oversight
GOP Senator Claims Furloughs Are a Scare Tactic, Offers Alternatives
Coburn op-ed suggests ways to eliminate waste and money-saving policy reforms.
Oversight
In Making Play for the House, President Obama Could Lose the Senate
Second-term setbacks force Obama to sound more conciliatory toward GOP.
Oversight
Obama's Dinner With Senators Eases Tensions but Doesn't Fix the Budget
To soften partisan acrimony to fade? Just buy people a fancy meal.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Rand’s Very Long Stand
Kentucky Senator’s filibuster brought drones back to late-night TV.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Propose Lower Cap on USPS Executive Pay
Bill would lower top salary by about $20,000 for officials at cash-strapped agency.
Management
U.S. Ambassador Asks U.N. Colleagues to Stop Showing Up Drunk to Meetings
A "modest proposal" for making negotiating rooms "an inebriation-free zone."
Oversight
Continuing Resolution Muddies USPS Plan to End Saturday Delivery
Bill would require six-day delivery, but some lawmakers want Postal Service to continue with service reduction.
Pay & Benefits
Republican Bill Aims to Stop Sequestration Furloughs
Legislation would require OMB to detail how agencies can transfer funds to stave off furloughs during sequester.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Snowquester Passes, but Sequester Remains
The storm came and went, but Congress is still fair game.
Oversight
Behind Rand Paul's Filibuster of John Brennan
Senator delays CIA nominee's confirmation over deployment of armed drones in the U.S.
Pay & Benefits