http://www.govexec.comen-usWed, 15 May 2013 09:18:41 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/eric-holder-hot-seat-lawmakers-probe-scandals/63171/Wednesday hearing promises a fireworks show unlike any seen in this Congress so far.Rebecca Kaplan and Kristin Roberts, National JournalWed, 15 May 2013 09:18:41 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/eric-holder-hot-seat-lawmakers-probe-scandals/63171/OversightAPhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/what-obama-wants-and-what-congress-will-give-him/60782/How the president's vision fits with what Congress is likely to do.Rebecca Kaplan and Stacy Kaper, National JournalTue, 22 Jan 2013 09:16:05 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/what-obama-wants-and-what-congress-will-give-him/60782/OversightScott Andrews/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/01/always-bridesmaid-people-obama-passes-over-top-jobs/60571/Bad luck or timing can get in the way of nominations.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalWed, 09 Jan 2013 16:03:28 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/01/always-bridesmaid-people-obama-passes-over-top-jobs/60571/ManagementFormer Under Secretary of Defense for Policy was under consideration to head the Pentagon.Flickr user csis_erhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/house-republicans-support-plan-b-fiscal-cliff-uncertain/60256/Neither alternative measure would address the sequester.Billy House, Rebecca Kaplan, and Elahe Izadi, National JournalWed, 19 Dec 2012 09:25:32 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/house-republicans-support-plan-b-fiscal-cliff-uncertain/60256/OversightSpeaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/mitt-romney-and-paul-ryan-meet-dc/59820/Romney was in town for lunch with President Obama.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalThu, 29 Nov 2012 13:16:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/mitt-romney-and-paul-ryan-meet-dc/59820/OversightJulie Jacobson/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/ryan-no-mandate-obama-election/59505/The Wisconsin congressman maintains objections to raising taxes.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalWed, 14 Nov 2012 10:13:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/ryan-no-mandate-obama-election/59505/OversightMary Altaffer/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/ryan-government-excesses-hamper-upward-mobility/59006/The GOP vice presidential candidate tries to close the compassion gap.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalWed, 24 Oct 2012 15:27:55 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/ryan-government-excesses-hamper-upward-mobility/59006/OversightKeith Srakocic/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/post-debate-polls-show-obama-won/58952/Broader conversation remains the same.Rebecca Kaplan and Jonathan Miller, National JournalTue, 23 Oct 2012 09:34:19 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/post-debate-polls-show-obama-won/58952/OversightDavid Goldman/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/obama-ekes-out-win-two-post-debate-polls/58831/But respondents still give Romney the edge on handling many issues.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalWed, 17 Oct 2012 09:51:23 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/obama-ekes-out-win-two-post-debate-polls/58831/OversightCarolyn Kaster/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/ryan-says-he-backs-term-limits-congress/58788/Candidate made the idea an issue in 1998, but refused to sign term-limit pledge.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalMon, 15 Oct 2012 16:48:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/ryan-says-he-backs-term-limits-congress/58788/OversightMary Altaffer/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/10/post-debate-polls-voters-declare-romney-winner/58573/Romney also improved image, likeability say uncommitted voters.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalThu, 04 Oct 2012 07:56:57 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/10/post-debate-polls-voters-declare-romney-winner/58573/ManagementEric Gay/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/10/paul-ryan-wont-call-un-ambassador-susan-rice-resign/58492/Vice presidential candidate says not enough facts are known about Rice's information on Libya.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalMon, 01 Oct 2012 15:10:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/10/paul-ryan-wont-call-un-ambassador-susan-rice-resign/58492/DefenseSusan RiceBebeto Matthews/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/ryan-lets-his-inner-wonk-flag-fly/58301/PowerPoints and seminars on debt work their way into VP candidate's stump speech.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalMon, 24 Sep 2012 09:41:33 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/ryan-lets-his-inner-wonk-flag-fly/58301/OversightCliff Owen/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/former-solicitor-general-ted-olson-plays-biden-ryan-debate-prep/58143/Olson represented George W. Bush in the 2000 recount.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalMon, 17 Sep 2012 10:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/former-solicitor-general-ted-olson-plays-biden-ryan-debate-prep/58143/OversightFormer United States Solicitor General Ted Olson Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/08/ryan-obama-notice-put-or-shut-defense-cuts-plan/57624/Candidate begins trying to personalize effects of military spending reductions.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalThu, 23 Aug 2012 16:09:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/08/ryan-obama-notice-put-or-shut-defense-cuts-plan/57624/DefenseRep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.Sara D. Davis/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/ryan-denies-seeking-stimulus-money/57480/Documents published by WSJ contradict VP candidate's claim about making requests.Rebecca KaplanThu, 16 Aug 2012 17:30:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/ryan-denies-seeking-stimulus-money/57480/OversightRep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.Phil Long/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/romneys-vp-choice-brings-budget-leadership-experience/57358/Paul Ryan has quickly developed strong rapport with presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney.Rebecca Kaplan and Nancy Cook, National JournalSat, 11 Aug 2012 09:36:59 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/romneys-vp-choice-brings-budget-leadership-experience/57358/OversightRep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., held a series of budget town hall meetings in 2011.Jeffrey Phelps/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/romney-picks-ryan-vp-slot/57356/House Budget Committee leader says his Capitol Hill experience will complement Romney's executive background.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalSat, 11 Aug 2012 09:16:04 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/romney-picks-ryan-vp-slot/57356/ManagementM. Spencer Green/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/romney-steps-criticism-obama-leaks/56983/GOP candidate also blasts defense cuts in VFW speech, but offers few new policy details.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalTue, 24 Jul 2012 17:34:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/romney-steps-criticism-obama-leaks/56983/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/romney-government-workers-dont-get-business-challenges/56947/GOP candidate says 'career government bureaucrats' lack a sense of the challenges.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalMon, 23 Jul 2012 16:09:24 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/romney-government-workers-dont-get-business-challenges/56947/ManagementRepublican presiden, ... ]Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/veep-watch-who-could-top-biden-debate/56872/Most top prospects lag.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalThu, 19 Jul 2012 12:49:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/veep-watch-who-could-top-biden-debate/56872/ManagementWhite House photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/ron-paul-suspends-active-campaigning/55732/The senator says he'll still work to accumulate delegates.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalMon, 14 May 2012 17:57:41 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/ron-paul-suspends-active-campaigning/55732/ManagementCliff Owen/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/priests-pan-gop-budget/55421/Ryan says Catholic faith shaped his budget, but protesters disagree.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalThu, 26 Apr 2012 14:05:03 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/priests-pan-gop-budget/55421/OversightRep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.Paul Sakuma/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/04/romney-pins-gsa-scandal-obama-gives-him-pass-secret-service/41820/Candidate says he would 'clean house' if he were president.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalWed, 18 Apr 2012 12:16:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/04/romney-pins-gsa-scandal-obama-gives-him-pass-secret-service/41820/ManagementSteven Senne/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/02/santorum-argues-religion-government/41312/Separation of church and state does not appear verbatim in the Constitution, candidate says.Rebecca Kaplan, National JournalTue, 28 Feb 2012 09:53:22 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/02/santorum-argues-religion-government/41312/OversightEric Gay/AP