Oversight
White House tips its hand on payroll tax cut
The expiring tax cut should be part of broader fiscal cliff talks, economic adviser says.
Oversight
Bloomberg wants $9.8 billion in NYC Sandy aid
City will face a budget gap after FEMA funds and insurance proceeds are drawn down, mayor says.
Oversight
White House to GOP: We're waiting on 'realistic' revenue-raising proposal
Tax rates will need to be part of the equation, spokesman says.
Oversight
Former SEC inspector general challenges allegations of bias, sexual improprieties
Fired whistleblower included claims in suit alleging wrongful termination.
Nextgov
Yes, the government can still spy on your digital life (for now)
The battle over warrantless cell-phone and internet searches is taking shape, as law-enforcement agencies carry out the searches anyway.
Oversight
Obama may hold public events on fiscal cliff this week
Goal would be to gather support for increasing tax rates on the wealthiest Americans.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Obama pardons turkeys and Romney roes to Disneyland
What did politicians do over the long holiday weekend?
Management
OMB gets improved ratings from its own employees
Agency shows gains across the board in annual federal employee survey.
Oversight
Lieberman: fiscal cliff deal 'not a certainty'
Right now, says retiring senator, government is on "automatic pilot" to go over the cliff.
Oversight
Senator suggests Benghazi coverup
Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., says initial narrative about attack was 'absolutely false.'
Management
Poll: Americans worried about fiscal cliff
More than two thirds think politicians will act like "spoiled children" in addressing budget and tax issues.
Oversight
The budget deficit is shrinking faster than at any time since World War II
It's still huge, but this year alone it fell by $210 billion.
Management
GAO wants to charge companies disputing federal contract awards
Money would fund a docket to organize claims, create transparency in process.
Oversight
Dreaded yellow light may be trap for traffic violations
Activist group claims signals are timed to increase traffic violations.
Oversight
Better liked than Congress: David Petraeus
40 percent of Americans still have a favorable opinion of the former CIA director.
Oversight
Analysis: Rudman's passing reminds senators of what they can be
Senator served in an era when independence, intelligence, and integrity were the qualities of a great senator.
Nextgov
No, the Senate will not be voting to spy on your email
While previous versions of the bill allowed 22 agencies to read emails, the latest iteration does not.
Nextgov
White House turns turkey fate over to social media
The Turkey with the most Facebook likes and shares will receive the Presidential pardon.
Oversight