Tech

Tweeting the Fiscal 2014 Budget

Politicians, agency leaders, journalists and concerned citizens weigh in.

Defense

Obama Budget Pays for Military Base Closures

New BRAC would be modeled after 1993 and ’95 rounds, official says.

Oversight

The Real Budget Action Won't Come Until Wednesday's Dinner With the GOP

12 Republican senators are scheduled to attend.

Oversight

Mailing Experts Hit Capitol Hill as Lawmakers Negotiate Postal Reform

Industry reps differ on pricing but all agree reform is necessary.

Management

Budget Will Propose Program Cuts, Consolidations to Save $25B

Plan to curb duplication and waste will 'go further' than past requests, official says.

Tech

New Era for Energy Department Expected Under a Secretary Moniz

Obama's nominee faces a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.

Oversight

The Second-Term Jinx

Ike, Nixon, Reagan, Clinton—presidents historically fumble the end of an eight-year term. With a hostile Congress, Obama faces a similar fate.

Management

IRS Saves $1 Billion by Cutting Staff, Travel, Office Space and Contracts

Agency touts strategic priorities amid budget uncertainty.

Oversight

Senator to Grill Obama's Energy Nominee on Nuclear-Waste Site

History between Sen. Ron Wyden and Ernest Moniz dates back to the 1990s.

Oversight

Rand Paul to Be First Presidential Contender to Hit All Early Primary States

Senator aims to surpass father’s standing as a tea-party leader.

Defense

Senators Demand Answers on Restoration of Military Tuition Assistance

Continuing resolution included measures to restart the program.

Oversight

Top Lawyers Debate Fate of Obama Recess Appointments

Labor relations board and Consumer Bureau have much at stake.

Oversight

House Republicans Map Out Strategy for Debt-Ceiling Battle

Appetite seems low for a massive showdown like the fight in the summer of 2011.