Oversight
Play of the Day: The Tea Party's Taxes
The IRS scandal shows what government can do when its puts its mind to something.
Oversight
A Guide to the IRS Scandal—What Happened and When Did It Happen?
New details are raising questions about the timing of revelations that the agency targeted conservative groups.
Oversight
Why the AP Phone Records Bombshell Could Threaten Eric Holder's Job
If Obama wants a high-level symbol of accountability, the attorney general is the only one left standing.
Management
Al Gore: Feds Have America’s Back
Civil servants, good government management remain as important as ever to democracy, says former veep.
Oversight
Virginia Means More Than South Carolina
Forget Mark Sanford’s win in the Palmetto State. The race to watch this year is Virginia’s gubernatorial contest.
Oversight
Obama Says GOP Playing 'Political Games' on Benghazi Attacks
Republicans say Obama didn't send military backup when it was requested.
Oversight
Obama Says He Won’t 'Tolerate' Wrongdoing at IRS
President will hold employees accountable if they intentionally targeted political groups.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Purpose of the Benghazi Hearings
Saturday Night Live ponders the meaning of the investigation.
Defense
Bill Aims to Protect Military Sex Assault Victims
Measure strengthens whistleblower rights for service members who report sexual violence.
Oversight
Analysis: Why Cheap Regulation Creates Expensive Crises
Do you want Boeing deciding if its airplanes are safe? Or JPMorgan deciding if its bets are sensible?
Oversight
The Coming GOP Civil War Over Climate Change
Science, storms, and demographics are starting to change minds among the rank and file.
Pay & Benefits
Sequester, Postal Departures Weigh on Retirement Claims Backlog
OPM will likely fall short of reduction goals.
Oversight
Lawmakers Fault Pre-Boston Attack Intel Sharing
'He was on our radar screen, and then he was off,' lawmaker says of the deceased suspect.
Oversight
GOP Forces Gridlock Over Obama’s Nominees for EPA, Labor
Senate confirmation ritual gives minority party big influence.
Management
Bring Federal Conferences Back to Las Vegas, Lawmakers Say
‘Irresponsible federal workers,’ not resorts, led to excessive conference spending, they say.
Nextgov
Hagel Presses Air Force for Details on Discipline of Nuclear Missile Staffers
The 17 officers could return to their posts in 60 days.
Oversight
House Passes Debt Limit Bill
Legislation would direct Treasury to prioritize debt, Social Security payments if government hits debt limit.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Notable Political Weight Loss
David Letterman’s producers have a video segment connecting Chris Christie to William Howard Taft.
Management