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
Democrats plan to attack oil subsidies in sequester fight
Reid calls oil companies 'low-hanging fruit.'
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
Senate budget chairwoman: Senate will pass a budget
This would be the first time in four years.
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 speaker agrees to votes on Sandy disaster relief
The Senate has passed the $60 billion bill.
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
Boehner: 'We're still waiting' for the president, Democrats to propose cuts
House speaker demands details.
Oversight
Obama, Boehner talk fiscal cliff at White House
'Lines of communication remain open,' spokesman for the House speaker says.
Oversight
White House 'cliff' offer to Boehner called 'break from reality'
Republican aide says proposal is not balanced.
Management
House speaker calls fiscal cliff progress 'disappointing'
Boehner says Obama administration has not delivered a specific plan.
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