Management
Making data-based decisions part of agency culture
Federal leaders must build analytics into their organizations, report says.
Pay & Benefits
Thousands of Defense civilians might have to repay housing allowances
Department’s mistake could affect up to 2,000 employees in Europe.
Management
Senate candidate pledges reforms to federal procurement process
Virginia Republican George Allen says proposals will boost efficiency.
Oversight
The White House homebrew is delicious
After a public outcry for the White House's beer recipe, the verdict is finally in.
Oversight
Obama ekes out a win in two post-debate polls
But respondents still give Romney the edge on handling many issues.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The second debate and Honey Boo Boo on the election
The seven-year-old reality star makes an endorsement. Kind of.
Oversight
Virginia Democrat on sequestration: 'Is it a crisis or not?'
Connolly says Republicans are playing politics.
Tech
IRS and SEC detect fraud patterns in heaps of data
Analytics tools exploit volume of information to save money, panelists say.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Taking on the Nobel Peace Prize
Stephen Colbert mocks the committee's choice of the EU.
Oversight
The book of government waste: from robo-squirrels to caviar
Senator lists 100 government-funded projects he deems unnecessary.
Oversight
Americans donate almost $8 million to pay down debt
Gifts to the government are allowed under a 1961 law.
Oversight
Obama orders flags flown at half-staff for Arlen Specter
The former senator from Pennsylvania 'stood by federal employees,' AFGE says.
Oversight
Ryan says he backs term limits for Congress
Candidate made the idea an issue in 1998, but refused to sign term-limit pledge.
Oversight
Republican senators press Treasury on debt limit plans
Country is expected to reach its borrowing limit in late 2012.
Oversight
Lawmakers differ on congressional investigation into Libya
Democrats accuse Republicans of playing politics.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Reviewing the veep debate prior to tomorrow's debate
Biden v. Ryan is the proverbial undercard for round two of Romney v. Obama.
Oversight
House majority leader bearish on Defense sequester
Virginia Republican doesn't say how Congress and president will avoid the cuts.
Management
Federal contractors grilled on pre-sequester layoff notices
Issa also questions administration on WARN Act guidance.
Oversight
Groups begin lobbying on non-defense sequestration cuts
Coalitions of labor, religious, small business and social services groups are forming.
Oversight