Management
VA Officials Say They're Trying to Fire People, But It's Still Really Hard
Department already wants to reform 2014 reforms.
Oversight
House Democrats: Train Crash Serves as Reminder of Amtrak's Financial Problems
Lawmakers made a push for more federal funding for the rail system on Wednesday during a House committee hearing on transportation budgets.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Barack Obama Completes His Travels to All the States
The president's visit to South Dakota was not long, but it happened.
Pay & Benefits
House Passes Bill Exempting Some Feds From Retirement Tax Penalty
Legislation would allow law enforcement officers and firefighters to access TSP savings before age 55 without 10 percent tax.
Oversight
Obama Administration Backs Bill to End NSA Bulk Records-Collection
The White House says it supports the USA Freedom Act.
Oversight
New Bill Would Give Thousands of Feds Collective Bargaining Rights
Proponents say negotiations would help government provide better services.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Unlike Britain, American Elections Are Always Very Porkcentric
Jon Stewart looks at the defining image from the British election.
Oversight
Does Congress Really Need a $17 Million Subsidy to Send Mail?
Report questions the utility of a centuries-old perk.
Defense
Battles Over the Pentagon's Budget Are Likely This Week
Both chambers of Congress will work on defense authorization measures this week.
Oversight
Patriot Act In Uncharted Legal Territory As Deadline Approaches
Will the Patriot Act mean something different if lawmakers renew it now that they know the full extent of the NSA's spying?
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Tonight Show Memes 2016
Jimmy Fallon's staff makes meme images out of presidential contenders Friday.
Oversight
Transparency Groups Pressure Senators to Mark Defense Bill in Public
Armed Services members plan closed sessions beginning Monday.
Defense
Finding a Cure for What Ails Defense Acquisition
Why the Pentagon’s prescription for staying ahead of the curve falls short.
Defense
On Foreign Policy, Congress Still Follows the Leader
Despite the Iran review bill, President Obama has been gaining—not losing—power to negotiate and wage war abroad.
Oversight
Republicans: NASA Wastes Money on Climate-Change Research
Lawmakers want to cut Earth-monitoring program in favor of space travel.
Oversight
Ending the Presidential Debate Duopoly
Including a third-party candidate would reinvigorate American democracy.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Deflategate is a Political Story
Hillary Clinton could've helped Tom Brady with his communication problems.
Oversight
Pentagon Employees Used Government Charge Cards for Gambling and ‘Adult Entertainment’
More than $1 million in charges were made in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
Management
Puppet Shows, Bomb Sniffing Elephants Make Senate's Latest 'Wastebook'
McCain picks up where Coburn left off, with a detailed list of potentially frivolous federal projects that is likely to irk colleagues.
Defense