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- OMB reworking financial system requirements to focus on outcomes, not inputs
- Hagel: Accountability breakdown a leading factor in sexual assaults
- PHOTOS: Meet the 2013 Service to America Medal Finalists
- Lew taps government retiree pension fund
- SBA starting new lending program for veterans
- More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not told
- Former IRS commissioner heads to Hill amid scandal
- Next-gen Apple devices cleared to join Defense IT networks
- In fight over intelligence IT system, Army prioritizes access to data
- DoD upends slow approval process for mobile devices
- Bonuses to senior execs under fire at GSA, other agencies
- VA's Gould moves the needle on many of VA's toughest challenges
- Tuesday federal headlines - May 21, 2013
More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not told
White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers knew in late April that an impending report was likely to say the IRS had inappropriately targeted conservative groups.
White House says more farm subsidy cuts needed
White House says more subsidy cuts needed in massive farm bill moving through Senate
Obama vows US support as Myanmar leader visits
Obama vows US support as Myanmar makes historic White House visit
Senators require fingerprinting at 30 airports
Senators working on immigration bill would require fingerprinting at 30 busiest airports
Small company stock are a bright spot
Small company stocks are a bright spot as Russell 2000 index climbs above 1,000 for first time
Obama declares major disaster in Oklahoma
President Obama declares major disaster in Oklahoma after devastating tornado
AP source: Treasury told WH of IRS disclosure plan
AP source: Treasury told White House IRS planned to disclose targeting of political groups
Judge tosses ex-BP executive's obstruction charge
Judge tosses obstruction charge against ex-BP executive accused of concealing Gulf spill data
Sally Ride to get posthumous Medal of Freedom
Obama to honor Sally Ride, first US woman in space, with posthumous Medal of Freedom
GOP ponders how to capitalize on Obama's woes
As GOP weighs how best to profit from Obama's problems, Democrats hope it overplays its hand
Obama pledges help after Oklahoma tornado
Obama pledges help after tornado, tells Oklahoma governor to call him directly if needs arise
White House promises help after Oklahoma tornado
Obama administration assures Oklahoma officials they'll have all help possible after tornado
IG: ex-US Attorney retaliated in Fast and Furious
IG: ex-US Attorney violated department policy with news leak in Fast and Furious probe
Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway
Organic industry's political influence rises on Capitol Hill as demand grows for organic foods
Myanmar leader vows justice over communal violence
Myanmar leader vows to bring perpetrators of communal violence to justice
Obama, China's Xi to meet in June in California
Obama, China's Xi plan 2 days of meetings in June in California
Education Department gives 3 more states waivers
Education Secretary Duncan gives 3 more states permission to ignore No Child Left Behind law
High court to weigh in on legislative prayers
Supreme Court will hear church-state case over prayers at public meetings
FBI: No arrests in Spokane, Wash., ricin case
FBI says no arrests in Wash. ricin letter case, but releases few details on investigation
US urges Egypt gov't to defend political speech
US deeply concerned by prosecution of political speech in Egypt, urges government to act
