Management

Agenda Is Stacked With Return of Congress, Obama's Budget

OMB, Energy and EPA nominees are slated for confirmation hearings.

Oversight

Sequestration Didn't Stop a 13-Day Overseas Congressional Trip

Aide says trip was important to prepare for debate over a free-trade agreement.

Oversight

After Snag, Senate Moving on Bill to Avert Shutdown, Extend Pay Freeze

Legislation will move to House after final vote, which could come Thursday.

Pay & Benefits

Some Federal Workers See Silver Lining in Spring Furloughs

Some view unpaid leave as a chance to travel and have a vacation free of disruptions.

Oversight

U.S. Fiscal Future Likely Hinges on Public Reaction to Sequester

Impact on the economy, government services and programs could become evident within weeks.

Oversight

Congress and Obama Assign Blame as Sequester Deadline Approaches

Lawmakers have a lot on their plate four days before automatic cuts begin.

Oversight

Does New House Plan to Keep Agencies Funded Have a Chance?

Bill would exceed Boehner's spending promise, unless sequestration takes hold.

Oversight

Senate to vote on debt deal

Bill would suspend the $16.4 trillion limit on federal borrowing until May 19.

Oversight

Is the U.S. government complicit in killing over a thousand wild horses?

Lawmakers ask if the federally protected animals were slaughtered in Mexico.

Oversight

House GOP seeing sequester, not debt ceiling, as fight to pick

'Sometimes you’ve got to lay down a sacrifice bunt,' says Rep. Dennis Ross.

Oversight

House Republicans' support for Plan B on fiscal cliff uncertain

Neither alternative measure would address the sequester.

Oversight

Boehner tells House GOP he's moving to Plan B on fiscal cliff

Option would be for the House to pass a plan letting top tax rates increase on income over $1 million only.

Oversight

Republicans send White House fresh offer on fiscal cliff

Boehner spokesman reiterates that GOP is waiting on spending cut details from Obama.

Oversight

Obama, Boehner talk fiscal cliff at White House

'Lines of communication remain open,' spokesman for the House speaker says.