Oversight
Throw the Other Bums Out
Americans really disapprove of Congress--except for their own representatives.
Management
Werfel Departs OMB Following Stint as Acting IRS Chief
Next career move undetermined, ex-controller says.
Management
Recovery Act Raised Accountability, GAO Says
Websites advanced transparency, though tracking outcomes remains elusive.
Oversight
Who Gets to Sit With Michelle Obama During This Year's State of the Union?
White House announces the first round of guests Monday.
Oversight
Senate GOP Leader Sets Up Another Debt Ceiling Fight
Mitch McConnell makes it clear he'll seek policy riders on measure to hike debt limit.
Management
Postal Service Delays New Wave of Mail Processing Closures
Decision maintains current delivery standards, potentially avoiding more workforce reductions.
Oversight
Senator Seeks Special Prosecutor on IRS Controversy
Letter asks attorney general to “preserve the integrity” of Justice Department.
Oversight
State Department Faulted for Lax Oversight of Afghanistan Justice Contract
Special inspector general says $223 million program may not be sustainable.
Oversight
Dennis Rodman Might Have Broken International Sanctions
Former basketball star is under investigation for gifts given to Kim Jong-Un.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Internet's Fight to the Death
The Colbert Report looks at net neutrality.
Management
Top Contractor for Background Checks Charged With Fraud
Justice Department takes on whistleblower’s suit against USIS.
Oversight
Musical Chairs at State of the Union Hasn't Inspired Harmony on Hill
Bipartisan seating has become a staple at recent State of the Union addresses, but Congress's problems are too big for a seating chart to fix.
Management
Treasury Moves Up Debt Ceiling Deadline
Extraordinary measures will not provide same window of protection as before, says Secretary Jack Lew.
Management
HHS Secretary Defends Healthcare.gov, Obamacare to Mayors
Kathleen Sebelius tells a somewhat skeptical group of local leaders that enrollment in Affordable Care Act is up to 9 million.
Management
Group Claims Vacancies at National Weather Service Endanger the Public
Agency says it still has no budget surplus to fill open jobs.
Oversight
Independent Federal Agency Says Shut Down Illegal Phone Dragnet
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board also noted that the program hasn't stopped any terrorist attacks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How the Air Force Cheated the Nuclear System
How else can the US beat the Chinese without cheating?
Oversight