Oversight

Recovery Act spurs risk management lessons at Energy

Program that funded now-bankrupt solar firm Solyndra was mostly well managed, IG finds.

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Play of the Day -- Stewart mocks Gingrich's moon dream

A daily roundup of late-night video.

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Consumer Bureau chief vows cooperation with skeptical Republicans

Cordray says he’ll consider request to lay out advance regulatory agenda.

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Report: Geithner doesn't expect to serve a second term

Treasury secretary had thought about resigning last summer but agreed to stay on through the election.

Defense

Obama taps new Defense acquisition chief

Frank Kendall’s nomination pleases contractor community.

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Play of the Day -- What if GOP debates were silent films?

A daily roundup of late-night video.

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Obama calls for ‘smarter, more effective government’

President stresses his agency consolidation plan, defends efforts to streamline regulations.

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Obama announces new unit to investigate unfair trade practices

Officials say the president acted because there is a backlog of cases involving China but not enough lawyers or investigators to pursue them.

Defense

VA must focus on homeless women vets, watchdog says

Department should improve transitional housing and coordinate with HUD to gather better data on female vets’ needs, GAO finds.

Oversight

First lady's State of the Union guest list released

White House announces who Michelle Obama has invited to her husband's speech.

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Park Service defends handling of Occupy D.C.

Republicans charge politicization of First Amendment enforcement.

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Sebelius talks insurance on The Daily Show

Appearance is the first major stop on a tour to promote health reform.

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Obama's State of the Union to set out campaign agenda

Address will be aimed at the American public, not Congress.

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Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart: Gingrich is THE Washington insider

A daily roundup of late-night video.

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Lower Than Low

Congress’ approval ratings can’t get much worse. How many incumbents could lose their seats?

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Interagency tourism council takes its maiden voyage

Obama signs executive order aimed at attracting more visitors and boosting economy.

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President Obama's budget delayed until Feb. 13

It had been scheduled for a Feb. 6 release.

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Leadership Lessons: Joseph Main, Mine Safety and Health Administration

Managing a crisis without disrupting day-to-day operations is a delicate balancing act.

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Federal employees owe $1.03 billion in unpaid taxes, Post reports

The number includes congressional staffers; Rep. Chaffetz calls the fiscal 2010 figures ‘totally unacceptable.’

Oversight

Gingrich says he's a threat to Obama

Former House speaker positions himself as an outsider candidate, willing to cut spending and take on the establishment.