Oversight
Homeland Security communicated with local officials about Occupy
Documents reveal the agency tried to coordinate with local police departments.
Management
Obama procurement chief nominee clears Senate panel
Joseph Jordan advances through committee with only one vote in opposition.
Pay & Benefits
Fed domestic partner benefits bill moves to full Senate
Committee reiterates the legislation is unrelated to same-sex marriage.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Romney sings, Newsweek cover still controversial
Comedians continue to mock the infamous recent magazine cover calling Obama "The First Gay President."
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The Newsweek cover's ramifications
Letterman and Leno joke about the magazine's portrayal of the president.
Oversight
Lugar’s Downfall
Don’t just chalk up the Indiana Republican’s primary defeat to the tea party. It’s more complicated than that.
Oversight
Senators barrage GSA with new questions on conference scandal
Lieberman, Collins seek review of per diems and status of follow-up reforms.
Defense
State Department denies negative report on Iraq police training
The New York Times reports $500 million program may be canceled.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Jokes from Mother's Day weekend
Ron Paul's campaign also gets some coverage from late night.
Oversight
IG vacancies hearing devolves into political maneuvering
Inspectors General caught up in GSA scandal, White House competence and Senate delays.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Obama, Clooney and the progress of same-sex marriage
The president is in focus as the election year continues.
Oversight
Administration reveals misgivings on transparency bill
Controller questions DATA Act’s creation of a presidentially appointed commission.
Oversight
House panel votes to ban same-sex marriage ceremonies on bases
Move comes hours after President Obama said he supported same-sex marriage.
Oversight
Acting Pentagon IG answers critics of record on whistleblowers
Writings defend handling of retaliation claims by highlighting reforms.
Management
Senators invoke GSA scandal during procurement nominee’s hearing
Leaders of oversight panel call on Joseph Jordan to ‘double down’ on avoiding waste.
Oversight
Whistleblower protection bill clears Senate
Transparency watchdogs hail long-delayed vehicle to expand federal employee rights.
Oversight
Americans trust local government more than Washington
Only 33 percent view the federal government favorably, poll finds.
Oversight
House passes measure to cut Justice salaries until questions are answered
Rep. Gowdy seeks to hold $1 million until Holder responds to his Fast and Furious queries.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Santorum endorses Romney, albeit tepidly
Conan O'Brien hits the former candidate on his backing of the presumptive nominee.
Oversight