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.

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.

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Most Americans like TSA

Gallup polls shows majority of fliers and nonfliers approve of security officers.

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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.

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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

Obama stops short of calling for tougher gun control laws

President issued a proclamation to lower the American flag to respect the lives lost in Wisconsin.