Oversight
New senior executive performance measurements emphasize ‘leadership qualities’
SES employees will get input from colleagues at a variety of levels, official says.
Oversight
Park Service defends handling of Occupy D.C. protest
House Oversight Chairman Issa reiterates demand for explanation on damage to McPherson Square.
Oversight
Leadership Lessons: David Kappos, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Voice of experience guides agency on the path to innovation.
Defense
Domestic drone programs spark civil-liberties lawsuit
Group argues that federal agencies have been slow to publicize the expanding use of pilotless aircraft to watch Americans.
Oversight
First lady denies conflict with White House advisers
Michelle Obama reacts to a new book's characterization of her as a forceful presence who has had friction with some of the President’s aides.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Conan on New Hampshire results: White guy wins, followed by another white guy
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Oversight
Campaigning for Cuts
GOP presidential candidates’ plans for shrinking the federal footprint.
Oversight
Romney sweeps to victory in New Hampshire primary
GOP front-runner pledges "simpler, smaller and smarter" federal government.
Oversight
Sixty-four-year-old diplomatic advisory body dies quiet death
Commission on Public Diplomacy was not reauthorized in omnibus spending bill.
Oversight
Immigration-reform advocate to lead Domestic Policy Council
Cecilia Muñoz will replace Melody Barnes.
Oversight
Whistleblower bill draws lobbying
Measure would require corporate whistleblowers to report criminal activity internally in addition to filing a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart: Gingrich talking about the sanctity of marriage is 'pious baloney'
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Oversight
Watch Out for Newt
The former House speaker could wound Mitt Romney if he wants to pay him back for his attack ads.
Oversight
USDA to close hundreds of offices
Plan will involve workforce "realignment," but department says all employees will be given options to stay with USDA.
Oversight
Veterans of Clinton administration, Wall Street floated as possible OMB directors
Jack Lew named next White House chief of staff.
Oversight
Commerce secretary stresses U.S. competitiveness
Report highlights federal role in research spawning private innovation.
Oversight
OMB -- Breeding ground for White House chiefs of staff
Three of the last eight have been former budget directors.
Oversight
Interior should ramp up videoconferencing, IG says
Agency could save on travel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Defense
IRS revises long-term estimate of ‘tax gap’
Uncollected $450 billion could fuel debate on agency’s resources, reform of code.
Oversight