Oversight
'Gang of six' close to deficit reduction proposal
Plan is similar to the one proposed by fiscal commission led by Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles.
Oversight
It’s Nobody’s Turn
Not even political professionals have a clue who will be the Republican presidential nominee.
Defense
DHS awards fewest noncompetitive contracts ever
The department also manages these contracts better but could still improve documentation, IG finds.
Oversight
GSA strives to be ‘green proving ground’ for net-zero energy use
Agency wants to serve as model of what works in creating sustainable facilities, senior official tells Nextgov .
Oversight
OPM seeks feedback on new internship program
Details of Pathways still under consideration, officials say.
Oversight
AWOL over? Wisconsin Dems reportedly ask to meet with Gov. Walker
Returning to the state would allow the Republican-controlled chamber to pass the bill.
Oversight
Kerry, McConnell whack budget adversaries on seriousness
Democrat says cuts could slow down economic recovery.
Oversight
Reid aims for Tuesday test votes on GOP, Dem spending measures
Majority leader does not expect House-passed bill containing Republican spending cuts to pass.
Oversight
Report portrays SSA contract security guards as Keystone Kops
Inspector general auditors discovered guards on hourlong telephone calls, watching TV and absent from their posts.
Oversight
Lawmakers propose improvements to intern hiring process
Bill would require agencies to track quality of internship programs and share information about strong candidates.
Oversight
OPM clarifies leave policies for feds
Employees who wish to head home during an emergency before their designated early departure time can ask for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.
Oversight
Republicans reject White House offer on funding deal
GOP leaders are dismissing the Obama administration's proposed $6.5 billion in cuts as "status quo" and insufficient.
Oversight
Spending bills face new roadblocks in Senate
Republicans' letter announces intent to block legislation that adds new spending without offsets, program review.
Oversight
'Government activism' holding back recovery, Greenspan Says
The economic crisis may have “cast doubt” on competitive markets, but intervention tends to “hobble markets” rather than fix them, the former Fed chairman wrote in an article.
Defense
Lawmakers criticize military funeral protesters
Senators say the Westboro Baptist Church members are abusing free speech rights.
Oversight
Lawmakers agree on getting rid of overlapping programs
But committee members differ on exactly where to begin responding to detailed report from GAO.
Oversight
Fight over future of Saturday mail delivery continues
Resolution calls on USPS to preserve current schedule as agency faces growing financial crisis.
Oversight
Battles over employee bargaining rights escalate
Wisconsin, it seems, is just the beginning.
Oversight
Postal Service pleads its case to Congress
Cash-strapped agency says it needs immediate relief to avoid defaulting on advance payments to its retiree health fund.
Oversight