Oversight
Play of the Day: Second Place for Cruz Never Felt So Good
The Texas lawmaker was runner-up in the CPAC straw poll.
Oversight
Congressional Democrats Face Uphill Battle in Midterms
The party’s chances of holding onto a majority in the Senate are looking increasingly tenuous.
Management
Consumer Agency Accused of Ranking White Employees Higher in Performance Reviews
Report says 115 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees have complained to a labor union about the situation.
Oversight
Lawyers Examine Pleading the Fifth As A Federal Employee
House GOP-led probe appears no closer to testimony from Lois Lerner, a former fed and key player in the IRS controversy.
Oversight
Analysis: Why Does Congress Lack the Backbone to Oversee the CIA?
The spy agency should pay a price for its intransigence. But not enough legislators are willing to defend the oversight role of their colleagues.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Late-Night Shows Break Down the Gaffes of CPAC
The Conservative Political Action Conference provided entertaining speeches.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Unveils Options to Overhaul Military Retirement System
Possible proposals include providing lump-sum payments to personnel that would likely reduce overall compensation.
Defense
Democratic Senator Blames White House in Failure of Military Sexual-Assault Bill
Kirsten Gillibrand says legislation to strip commanders of their power to decide which sexual-assault cases are prosecuted would have succeeded if President Obama had pushed for it.
Oversight
Play of the Day: We Can See Russian Soldiers From Our House
Putin continues his defense of the situation in Ukraine.
Oversight
Gillibrand's Military Sexual-Assault Bill Fails in Senate
The controversial legislation, which the New York Democrat said she would continue to fight for, would strip commanders of the power to decide which sexual assault cases are prosecuted.
Management
Committee Approves Bill to Increase Agencies’ Small Biz Contracting Goals
Legislative package targets bundling, reverse auctions.
Oversight
Analysis: Racial Issues Sink a Nomination for a Civil Rights Chief
The failure of Debo Adegbile's nomination to head the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sets a sad precedent for young lawyers.
Oversight
Congress Hates Military-Base Closings, but Can Chuck Hagel Do It Without Their Approval?
The Defense secretary says he is studying his options.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Woman in the White House 'Invites Aggression'
The dubious case against a female president is presented on Fox News.
Nextgov
CIA Accused of Hacking Senate Staffer Computers
The agency's watchdog is investigating whether agents spied on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Management
Watchdog: Agencies Struggle to Account for Senior Exec Training Costs
GAO says half of 26 agencies produced incomplete data on training and travel expenses.
Oversight
Ex-IRS Official Silent as Congressional Hearing Turns Into Shouting Match
Lois Lerner again takes the Fifth as House panel leaders feud.
Oversight
'It's Just Really Not the Place for Me': Congress's Brain Drain
Members are leaving the House to seek lower-prestige county and state posts where they feel they can make a bigger difference.
Oversight
Obama's New Budget Is All About the Midterm Elections
The president's proposal is packed with liberal ideas and includes few incentives for Republicans. That's exactly the point.
Oversight