Oversight
Shell to forego Arctic exploratory drilling until 2013
A containment dome was damaged during testing.
Oversight
Conflicting accounts: Was attack in Libya coordinated or spontaneous?
Lawmakers cast doubt on administration claim.
Pay & Benefits
Federal judge halts enforcement of controversial STOCK Act provision
Affected federal employees get a second extension on disclosing financial information.
Oversight
Bill to stop vets from falsifying military honors passes House
The Supreme Court struck down the 2006 version of the law in June.
Oversight
After next week, House stopping work until election
Planned one-week session at the start of October has been scrapped.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The Fight for the White House
The presidential election is always in the news on late-night TV.
Pay & Benefits
House approves extended pay freeze
Lawmakers pass legislation to keep government running for the next six months.
Oversight
Lawmakers scramble to stop sequestration
Members of both parties search for ways to delay or avoid the automatic cuts.
Oversight
Mixed marks for Obama in annual secrecy report card
Open government group lauds progress in FOIA requests, laments declassification backlog.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Romney's Troubles and the iPhone 5
A new product is released, but politics is always central to late-night comedy.
Oversight
No drama spending bill glides through House panel
Rules Committee spends less than 10 minutes on the stopgap measure.
Oversight
Obama says Romney shoots first, aims later
In 60 Minutes interview, president says his challenger lacks caution.
Management
GSA outlines progress cracking down on bonuses, pricey conferences
Acting chief details steps to improve accountability.
Oversight
Romney campaign denies acting rashly on Libyan situation
Advisor says tough criticism was meant to set in motion a larger debate.
Oversight
Romney talks troops, Afghanistan at National Guard conference
The GOP nominee focuses on topics he bypassed in his convention speech.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Courting the Hip-Hop Voter
Will Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj tip the outcome of the 2012 election?
Defense
DHS not properly protecting federal buildings, report finds
Facility oversight isn't following guidelines or vetting guards.
Oversight
IRS defends implementation of health care law
Deputy commissioner tells GOP critical number of staff involved is 859.
Oversight
Pelosi blames Boehner for fiscal cliff
The House Democratic leader's remarks came after Boehner expressed doubt that a fiscal cliff deal will be reached.
Management