Management
Photo Gallery: GSA’s $800,000 conference, in visual form
For GSA, what happened in Vegas in 2010 went on the taxpayer’s dime.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Sarah Palin on NBC's Today
Comedians mock the former Alaska governor for her hard-hitting questions.
Management
Obama attacks 'Trojan horse' Ryan budget
The GOP plan extends the federal pay freeze and downsizes the government workforce.
Oversight
Young Voters Disappointed in Obama
After voting for 'hope' and 'change' in 2008, many young people are upset with the president's performance.
Oversight
Report details 'excessive and wasteful' conference spending at GSA
Agency officials went on eight different planning trips to put together Las Vegas event that featured a bicycle-building exercise and catered parties in hotel suites.
Oversight
USDA ‘playing chicken with safety,’ protesters charge
Poultry inspectors balk at Agriculture’s proposed changes.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Bill Maher asks if Mitt Romney is Batman
The comedian wonders if Romney's wealth hides his superhero identity.
Defense
Arming Syrian rebels is a bad idea, lawmakers warn
The rebels are unknown actors and the government is backed by Iran and Russia, they say.
Oversight
Occupy protesters, alpacas in tow, call for EPA administrator’s resignation
The demonstration was the first of a planned string of protests at federal agencies.
Oversight
Two more nuclear reactors approved by NRC
Commission has started issuing licenses after a 34-year hiatus.
Oversight
House postal bill would save billions, CBO says
Nonpartisan number-cruncher says cutting Saturday delivery would boost USPS savings.
Management
In Wisconsin, Romney likely to join battle against public employee unions
GOP front-runner praises state's governor for acting to slash benefits.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Mitt Romney's blue collar comedy tour
Colbert mocks Romney for factory story.
Defense
Lawmakers, generals, budgets. . . and lies?
The chasm between Republicans, Democrats, and military over defense cuts goes on full display.
Management
Contractors remain a focal point in cost-cutting efforts
Senators and agency officials highlight financial benefits of insourcing and proper auditing.
Oversight
Government curbs improper payments -- but not enough
U.S. controller tells senators of legal obstacles to catching and preventing mistakes.
Pay & Benefits
House backs pay freeze extension
The GOP fiscal 2013 budget proposal includes provisions affecting federal benefits and salaries.
Management
More career feds would join Senior Executive Service under new bill
Sen. Daniel Akaka’s legislation calls for fewer appointees.
Oversight