Oversight
Play of the Day -- Replacement refs and debate prep
The election is drawing nearer and comedians are taking note.
Oversight
Americans trust local governments, even as faith in Washington crumbles
Nearly three-fourths trust local government, according to Gallup.
Oversight
Obama pitches platform in new two-minute ad
President suggests using Afghanistan war money for 'some nation building right here at home.'
Management
USPS prepares for second default in two months
Mail service and current retiree health benefits will be unaffected.
Pay & Benefits
Feds pitch in to help colleagues affected by hurricane
FEEA sends $70,000 in grants to assist federal employees hit by Isaac.
Oversight
Play of the day -- Madonna campaigns for Romney, Obama goes on the View and Conan loses it
Mitt Romney and Madonna provide fuel for late-night comedians
Oversight
Congress clears bill cracking down on purchase card abuse
Bill tightening oversight and imposing new penalties heads to Obama.
Management
Senate delays STOCK Act for senior execs
Bill postpones online publication of feds’ finances until Dec. 8.
Management
Federal agencies recognized for ‘bright ideas’
Harvard University selects initiatives as best in government.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Ahmadinejad at the UN and candidates on TV
Iran's president always provides fuel for late-night comedians.
Oversight
The politics of a late-night Senate session
Why the Defense authorization bill came up for consideration at 1:40 a.m. Sunday.
Oversight
Romney to call for foreign aid ‘reform’ at Clinton confab
Aid too often supplants private enterprise, candidate says.
Oversight
Bipartisan group of senators sounds the sequester alarm
Letter to leadership highlights looming cuts.
Oversight
Proposal to change poultry slaughter process under renewed scrutiny
Twenty-three groups and 16 individuals urge USDA to withdraw plan.
Oversight
Bill Clinton games out the lame-duck session of Congress
Says he has 'no earthly idea' whether his wife will run for president in 2016.
Oversight
Ryan lets his inner wonk flag fly
PowerPoints and seminars on debt work their way into VP candidate's stump speech.
Oversight
Investigator confirms misconduct by Secret Service personnel in Colombia
IG letter cites two additional U.S. officials who may have been involved.
Management
House Republican slams Homeland Security’s contract management
McCaul seeks more accountability in acquisition programs.
Oversight