Pay & Benefits
House passes bill that would ax federal tax cheats
Legislation would allow government to fire employees who fail to pay their share.
Oversight
Congress votes to streamline Senate confirmation process
About 170 nominations and 3,000 military officer positions will no longer require Senate approval.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- This is A Holy Site With Great Culture
Mitt Romney's gaffes again take center stage.
Oversight
Postal Service defaults, Congress does nothing
House lawmakers haven't acted on a reform bill.
Pay & Benefits
TSP head expresses regret over cyberattack
The board’s executive director says agency now has a plan in place to notify participants of security breaches.
Oversight
Six-month deal reached to avoid government shutdown
Plan would keep spending at the current rate for half a year.
Management
Agencies aren't fully reimbursing IRS
The tax service ends up using its own operating budget for work it does for other departments, TIGTA finds.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Catching Up With Romney and Talking With Cheney
Back from the weekend, it's time for comedians to talk about Romney's trip.
Oversight
The not-so-happy anniversary of the debt-ceiling crisis
The 2012 election will decide the real political meaning of the showdown.
Oversight
Business groups sounding postal alarms ahead of default
Failing described as 'psychological barrier.'
Oversight
Negative Impressions Hold Romney Back
Low personal approval seems to be preventing the GOP candidate from fully capitalizing on the sluggish economy.
Management
Labor Department: Contractors should not send pre-sequester layoff notices
Such actions aren't needed because it's not certain a sequester will go into effect, ruling states.
Oversight
Reid calls NRC member 'treacherous, miserable liar'
Senator said Bill Magwood lied to him about his stance on storing nuclear waste in Nevada's Yucca Mountain.
Tech
Report suggests sweeping changes to CFC
Federal employees’ charity campaign should expand donor base and get a website, commission finds.
Oversight
Should tax delinquent feds be fired? House will vote
Bill needs two-thirds majority for passage.
Management
GSA acquisitions chief goes on medical leave
FAS commissioner Kempf departs on eve of hearing to examine conference spending.
Oversight
Democratic senator: Deal with the fiscal cliff after the election
Durbin attempts to counter criticism Obama has failed to take responsibility for the economy.
Oversight
Justice Scalia: Guns may be regulated
Legal precedents from the days of the Founding Fathers have banned frightening weapons, he says.
Management
USDA says it never meant to endorse ‘Meatless Mondays’
Newsletter to employees suggested vegetarianism is healthier, better for environment.
Oversight