Oversight
Obama expands whistleblower protections to cover intelligence agencies
Directive urges security employees to report waste, fraud and abuse.
Management
Homeland Security IG disputes charge of wasteful spending
Says research group inaccurately described $700,000 used for year-end awards.
Oversight
Polls show Paul Ryan favored to win the debate
Republican National Committee tries to play down expectations.
Tech
Watchdog alerts troops in Afghanistan to new IED dangers
Letter cites faulty reporting by Afghan contractors.
Defense
Yemeni security chief for U.S. embassy killed
Killing comes as Congress investigates an attack on U.S. personnel in Benghazi.
Oversight
Democrats forecast sequestration’s toll on nondefense programs, jobs
Thousands of feds from the FBI to Border Patrol have jobs on the line, appropriators say.
Oversight
Poll: Americans don't favor government promoting traditional values
Of those surveyed, 52 percent thought the government should steer clear.
Management
Agencies still buying iPods, yo-yos, coins and other swag
Probe finds federal offices are disregarding executive order on promotional spending.
Oversight
Congressional Republicans call for resignation of VA chief of staff
Letter cites lack of oversight on excessive conference spending.
Management
IRS names acting commissioner
Steven Miller will take over for Doug Shulman when his term expires next month.
Oversight
Video: Obama campaign stands by Big Bird ad
Senior adviser says he is unaware of any efforts to take down the 30-second spot.
Oversight
Can civility save us from the fiscal cliff?
Veterans of budget wars say compromise could achieve less painful debt reduction.
Oversight
Obama signs new government charge card rules
Law adds penalties for feds who abuse their privileges.
Oversight
FBI agent facing prostitution solicitation charges claims innocence
Agent was working undercover in Philippines when he allegedly paid for sex.
Oversight
Defenders of fusion centers hit back at Senate panel’s criticisms
Other legislators and law enforcement veterans call report outdated and misleading.
Defense
U.S. official goes public with criticism of security policy in Libya
Lt. Col Andy Wood led the 16-member special forces team tasked with protecting U.S. personnel in the country.
Oversight