Oversight
The quick economic case for V.P. Paul Ryan
Romney might need a good salesman to secure budget cuts to accompany a debt limit increase.
Tech
OMB to agencies: Ask users if your forms make sense
Administration recommends focus groups or Web-based feedback.
Oversight
Lawmakers aren’t sorry for assuming GSA wasted money
Members back off speculation that employees would book a presidential suite in Nashville, but don’t apologize.
Oversight
On NBC, Romney drops one small hint about veep choice
Comment could point to Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, author of the GOP budget plan.
Management
IRS under fire for making taxpayer identity fraud a low priority
Ways and Means oversight chairman calls IG’s report ‘shocking.’
Management
Postal Service loses $5 billion in third quarter
The agency’s money problems worsen, but customer satisfaction remains high.
Oversight
Most Americans like TSA
Gallup polls shows majority of fliers and nonfliers approve of security officers.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Let's Talk About Cereal and Pizza
It's the kind of night where Papa John and General Mills make the comedy news.
Oversight
Obama's regulations save lives and money, Cass Sunstein says
Outgoing regulatory chief cites $91 billion in benefits from smart rule-making.
Management
Defense contractors downsized in good times, report finds
Researchers question link between sequestration and threatened job cuts.
Oversight
It’s official: White House must share sequestration specifics
President Obama will have to report spending cut details by Sept. 6.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Questioning American Exceptionalism
Late night shows are covering the Olympics.
Oversight
CIA chief says he 'will not seek' elected office
Spokesman ends speculation Petraeus would be willing to serve as Romney's vice president.
Oversight
Lawmaker seeks more frequent alerts from inspectors general
Issa cites delay in informing Congress of last year’s probe of GSA’s lavish conference.
Defense
Defense gives up on another BRAC round, for now
Secretary says base closures will be critical to future of a slimmer Defense Department.
Oversight
Regulatory chief’s departure scrambles philosophical debate
Cass Sunstein pleased business community more than he did progressives.
Oversight
Congress formally adjourns until Sept. 10
Vote eliminates need for pro forma sessions over August.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Chicken Wars and Leaked Secrets
Late night is back after the weekend with more Chick-fil-A jokes.
Oversight
Convention challenge: VIP speakers who send wrong message
Republican hosts Rick Scott and Bev Perdue are two of the country's least popular governors.
Oversight