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Oversight
Analysis: Government Shutdown? Not This Time
Despite the posturing, Republicans are not motivated to hold the government hostage just yet.
Defense
From a Bloody Battle in Afghanistan to the Pitchers Mound at Nationals Park
Medal of Honor recipient throws the ceremonial first pitch.
Defense
Think women haven't been in combat situations already? The history of crossdressing soldiers
Meet the women who dressed like men to fight in the Civil War.
Management
The Blog Commenter Who Invented the Trillion-Dollar Coin
No, the idea didn't come from an economist. It came from a lawyer in Georgia.
Oversight
Conservatives may concede to avoid government shutdown
Continuing resolution could be the least terrible road through election season, some say.
News
Balanced-budget amendment fails in House
The proposed Constitutional amendment came in 23 votes shy of the two-thirds majority required.
Defense
August the first month of Iraq war with no U.S. military deaths
Commanders attribute success to the Iraqi government taking a more active role in combating Shiite militias, in combination with unilateral strikes by the U.S.
Defense
August is deadliest month for U.S. troops in Afghanistan
In total, 66 U.S. troops died this month -- 30 of them in the Chinook helicopter crash on Aug. 6.
Defense
White House issues 9/11 guidelines ahead of anniversary
The documents warn citizens to be prepared for another attack and call on officials to memorialize those who died.
Defense
U.S. to prioritize deportation of convicted criminals
The change involves postponing proceedings against illegal immigrants who pose less of a threat to public safety.
News
After two centuries, House page program to end
Hiring teenagers as messengers was found to be both costly and unnecessary with current technology, though the Senate is keeping its program.
Oversight
Fed, Wall Street prepare for default
Preparations are being made despite 'gut feeling' a deal will be struck, Fed official says.
Oversight
Treasury head: Only option is to raise debt limit
Geithner says there is “no plausible way to run the country… if we are not paying our obligations.”
News
Geithner sticking around for time being
Treasury Secretary tries to put to rest rumors that he would step down after a debt ceiling deal.
News
Senate cancels July 4 recess after Obama addresses debt-ceiling
The Senate will reconvene on July 5, with the first votes likely to take place that afternoon.
News
Economic Development Agency is a waste of money, senator says
Tea party-aligned Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., sets his sights on EDA.
Oversight
Senators oppose White House disclosure plan for contractors
Letter says plan could inject politics into the procurement process.
Defense
Lawmakers criticize military funeral protesters
Senators say the Westboro Baptist Church members are abusing free speech rights.
Oversight
Senate GOP not satisfied with Obama's budget proposal
Republicans say deficit reduction plans don't go far enough.
Oversight
Likely House majority leader calls for hiring freeze
Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., says move could save $35 billion.
