Oversight
House Rejects Bill That Would Allow Uncle Sam to Fire Federal Tax Cheats
Chamber passes measure prohibiting contracts with delinquent firms.
Oversight
After a Bombing in Boston, All Quiet In Washington
Political officials were quiet after the bombings, with no elected officials rushing to politicize the tragedy.
Pay & Benefits
Four Furlough Days at NOAA; Lawmaker Offers Budget Help
Dawn of storm season is a bad time to neglect Weather Service, Rep. Wolf says.
Oversight
Don't Jump to Conclusions About Boston Marathon Explosions
These days, falsity travels with greater speed than fact.
Oversight
Opinions of the Federal Government Hit All-Time Low
Gap between favorable views on federal and local governments continues to grow.
Defense
Give Defense’s POW/MIA Sleuths Furlough Flexibility, Lawmakers Say
Bill would allow civilians at missing-personnel command to postpone furloughs.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Gun Control Deal is... Disappointing
The Manchin-Toomey deal isn’t as strong as ‘Obama‘ would like.
Oversight
Sebelius Defends HHS Budget Request and Obamacare
GOP critics challenge the $4 billion hike the department seeks for 2014.
Oversight
Postal Reform Still At Least Several Months Off
As lawmakers seek to strike a deal, several key players are working on their own proposals, sources say.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Lassoing an Asteroid
Conan O’Brien and Stephen Colbert see NASA’s new plan and have questions.
Management
How Washington Ruined Governors
State capitals increasingly imitate the national parties.
Oversight
Bill Would Extend MSPB Appeal Rights to 7,500 Postal Employees
Measure would help USPS and employees save on legal fees, lawmaker says.
Management
Why This Is the Age of Small Government (Sort Of)
By one important measure spending is at a 50-year low.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Proposes Extending Fed Health Benefits to Same Sex Partners
The expansion is one of many FEHB changes suggested to lawmakers.
Oversight
EPA Nominee’s Hearing Is Just the Opening Act for GOP
Gina McCarthy, a tough-talking South Boston environmental regulator, expects grilling from Republicans.
Oversight
Quiz: Which Budget Is Right for You?
Mitt Romney, for example, would do best under Paul Ryan's budget.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Look Out, Iranian Military Cats. The Navy Has a Laser.
Stephen Colbert thinks the military ‘just got a whole lot badass-er.’
Management
Sally Jewell Confirmed as Interior Secretary
President and CEO of outdoor equipment firm is praised for management skills, commitment to conservation.
Management
Budget Winners and Losers
President’s fiscal 2014 plan tightens spending levels, but makes room for a few increases.
Management