Oversight
Biden to unveil gun proposals next Tuesday
Announcement will follow, by one day, the one-month anniversary of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Welcome to Citadel, Idaho
Stephen Colbert profiles a city in the Northwest.
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The latest debt-ceiling proposal: Issue IOU's
Recipients could include federal employees and defense contractors, among others.
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Play of the Day: Muskets for all!
Jon Stewart discusses the gun control debate on his show.
Management
Obama’s Cabinet not as diverse this time
This term the cabinet will feature more longtime Obama allies.
Management
Second Veterans Affairs official resigns after conference overspending
Fallout continues from 2011 Orlando training sessions that cost $6.1 million.
Oversight
Republicans in fighting mood over debt ceiling
While polls show GOP took hit on fiscal cliff, party leaders aren't backing down.
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AIG is thinking about suing the government for bailing it out
The company's board will discuss the idea with shareholders at a meeting.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Fixing the debt ceiling with... a coin?
The $1 trillion coin gets an infomercial from late night.
Oversight
Issa quizzes SEC on possible overuse of consultants
Criticism of Booz Allen contract includes mention of whistleblower lawsuit.
Defense
6 reasons Obama chose Chuck Hagel
The Vietnam veteran and former senator shares the president's goals and worldview.
Management
No, Paul Krugman does not want to be Treasury Secretary
The economist says an administration job would reduce his influence.
Oversight
The 5 top Republicans open to shutting down government to get their way
Failing to raise the debt limit would provide leverage to achieve GOP priorities.
Defense
Expected Defense secretary nominee has reputation for going rogue
Former Republican senator Chuck Hagel may face a tough confirmation battle.
Management
IRS appears ready for most fiscal cliff changes to tax law
Agency’s pleas for clarity on alternative minimum tax were answered.
Oversight
Pipe bomb attack on Treasury IG’s home under investigation
No link found to work at the department, official says.
Oversight
Play of the Day: New Congress, same dysfunction
The 113th Congress may be diverse, but it is still up for mocking.
Tech
When a robot signs a bill: A brief history of the autopen
The machine has been used by presidents from Jefferson to Obama.
Management
Consider sending layoff warnings, law firm tells federal contractors
Delayed sequestration renews concerns about WARN Act compliance.
Oversight