Some agencies would avoid unpaid leave altogether, while others would require it for up to 22 days.

House looks poised to accept Senate's 2013 budget proposal.

Service says it has followed Defense Department guidance in exempting certain employees.

The diminishing power of the gas tax has renewed debate about how — and even whether — Washington can pay for local roads and rails.

Issue is likely to come up at oversight hearings in the next few months.

Both chambers extend federal salary freeze through 2013 in legislation to avoid government shutdown.