Oversight
Short-term spending deal doesn't lessen pressure on rest of year
Two-week extension might do little to soften positions over a broader funding measure for the rest of the fiscal year.
Oversight
Senate Dems to propose seven-month funding measure
Measure will contain spending reductions in concession to GOP.
Oversight
Senate Democrats say they are open to more cuts
Both sides portray other as unyielding, though leaders say compromise on spending is possible.
Oversight
Senate leader to offer 30-day stopgap spending measure
Proposal is expected to be rejected by House and Senate Republicans, leaving in place the threat of a government shutdown after March 4.
Oversight
Watchdog corrects report on improper political activity
Former USDA chief provides documentation to clear up several errors in a review that listed him among Bush officials who may have violated the Hatch Act.
Oversight
Probe, probed: Office of Special Counsel under attack
Republicans are questioning the timing, objectivity and accuracy of a recently released report that found Bush administration officials violated the Hatch Act.
Oversight
Former OSC chief to spend at least a month in prison
Scott Bloch had previously pleaded guilty to contempt of Congress.
Oversight
Senate to take up FAA reauthorization measure
Two-year bill sets policy on issues like adoption of the NextGen satellite-based air traffic control system, and authorizes about $35 billion in spending.
Oversight
CREW preempts Issa by posting responses to his letter
Lawmaker said he would release industry responses to his request for information on federal regulations along with an analysis in February.
Oversight
Senate eyes cut in executive-branch jobs requiring Hill confirmation
Leadership aides said that the deal would reduce by 400 the number of Senate-confirmed positions in the government, now numbered at about 1,400.
Oversight
Former USDA chief disputes Hatch Act report
Mike Johanns asks OSC to fix "inaccuracies" in a report that he was among 10 Cabinet officials and agency heads whose travel during the 2006 midterm season violated the law.
Oversight
Report on Bush-era Hatch Act violations could lead to Obama probes
House oversight chair Darrell Issa, R-Calif., began inquiries about campaign-related travel by agency heads last year.
Oversight
Tit-for-tat on House oversight panel appears to be the norm
Republican and Democratic leaders interact mainly through public letters.
Defense
Congress passes Defense authorization bill
Measure stripped of controversial provisions to ensure quick passage.
Defense
Afghanistan envoy Holbrooke dies
Obama commemorates the top U.S. civilian involved in the war effort as "simply one of the giants of American foreign policy."
Defense
Senate backers of ‘don’t ask’ repeal to pursue new tactic
Lieberman and Collins will introduce stand-alone legislation that would overturn the gay ban.
Defense
Senate Dems lose vote on 'don't ask' repeal
Democrats fail to overcome a Republican filibuster of the 2011 defense authorization bill that included a provision repealing the 1993 law.
Defense
Senate will consider 'don't ask, don’t tell' tonight
A vote will be part of a defense measure this evening.
Oversight
House, Senate eye short-term funding extensions
A two-week continuing resolution is on tap, to keep government running through about Dec. 17.
Oversight
Senate approves Native American, black farmer settlements
House majority leader says he will bring the measure to the floor for a vote soon.
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