Oversight
Lawmakers move GOP postal reform bill forward
Legislation sponsored by House oversight committee chairman would cut delivery and reduce USPS’ labor costs.
Oversight
Shutdown looms as federal funding bill dies in House
House and Senate now either have to work out a short-term spending measure this week or stay in session through their planned recess ahead of the Oct. 1 start of fiscal 2012.
Oversight
White House orders agencies to review conference spending
For now, all conference-related expenses must be approved by deputy secretaries.
Oversight
Plan to further restrict contact with lobbyists draws criticism
Proposed Office of Government Ethics rule would expand limits on gifts and events to cover all civil servants.
Oversight
Lawmakers tout new postal reform measure as employee-friendly
House Democrats say their proposal to ease the agency’s financial strain goes easier on workers than a Republican alternative.
Defense
GOP likely to prevail on limiting disaster aid; expect to avert shutdown
Failure of the amendment would likely clear a path for Senate passage of the House-passed continuing resolution.
Oversight
Deficit reduction pain for federal employees could be worse, some say
Administration argues Obama’s proposal to raise feds’ retirement contribution levels is better than alternatives.
Oversight
Intelligence agencies lauded for progress toward balanced use of contractors
Specialists tell Senate panel they would favor governmentwide policy restricting 'revolving-door' hiring.
Oversight
Cancer report urges better funding for NIH
Without more money, the agency will have trouble attracting top scientists, group finds.
Oversight
Americans believe government wastes more money than ever
Gallup poll respondents estimate federal agencies squander 51 cents on the dollar.
Oversight
Isn’t That Special?
Be careful about reading too much into the voting last week in Nevada. But New York’s another story.
Oversight
Obama already faces opposition on deficit strategy
Minutes after Rose Garden speech, House speaker accuses the president of failing to make a 'serious contribution' to the super committee's work.
Defense
Senate appropriators take a dim view of Pentagon satellite lease plans
Panel says Defense Information Systems Agency did not factor troop drawdowns into its cost analysis.
Oversight
Obama jobs and deficit proposal targets contractor executive pay
Savings also claimed from reducing improper payments, curbing waste, selling federal assets.
Oversight
Obama plan includes $1.5 trillion in new taxes
Deficit reduction package totaling $3 trillion also includes spending cuts.
Defense
Pentagon financial officers report modest progress toward clean books
New Defense chief could spur action on meeting Congress’ 2017 deadline for auditable statements, Senate panel told.
Oversight
Groups urge Obama not to target federal pay and benefits
The president is scheduled to release his deficit reduction recommendations Monday.
Oversight
Federal employees lauded at Washington gala
Winners honored for achievements in science, law enforcement and medicine.
Oversight
No big budget deal before 2012 election, says former comptroller general
Walker blames partisan congressional leadership, not civil servants, for deficit and government expansion.
Oversight