http://www.govexec.comen-usWed, 05 Jun 2013 17:18:47 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/06/republicans-hold-fire-rice-controversy-still-looms/64364/GOP appears resigned to Obama's national security advisor pick.Stacy Kaper, National JournalWed, 05 Jun 2013 17:18:47 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/06/republicans-hold-fire-rice-controversy-still-looms/64364/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/06/senators-spar-over-bill-sexual-assault-military/64271/Stark battle lines are emerging around efforts to reform protections.Stacy Kaper, National JournalWed, 05 Jun 2013 09:14:22 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/06/senators-spar-over-bill-sexual-assault-military/64271/DefenseSen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is championing a bipartisan bill that would take the power to decide which sexual-assault cases to prosecute out of the chain of command but leave the judicial process within the military.Susan Walsh/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/06/military-leaders-defend-commanders-powers-over-prosecution-sexual-assault/64256/Chain of command is key to cultural change, key Democrat says.Stacy Kaper, National JournalTue, 04 Jun 2013 17:27:02 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/06/military-leaders-defend-commanders-powers-over-prosecution-sexual-assault/64256/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/06/senate-stacks-deck-against-reformers-millitary-sexual-assaults-crisis/64181/Supporters outnumbered 18-2 at hearing; no victims testify.Stacy Kaper, National JournalTue, 04 Jun 2013 11:25:16 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/06/senate-stacks-deck-against-reformers-millitary-sexual-assaults-crisis/64181/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/mccain-maneuvers-lead-gop-response-military-sexual-assaults/64025/Arizona Republican is hoping to broker a bipartisan compromise on a package of bills addressing the problem.Stacy Kaper, National JournalFri, 31 May 2013 09:21:10 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/mccain-maneuvers-lead-gop-response-military-sexual-assaults/64025/DefenseMohammad Hannon/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/overhauling-military-justice-system/63674/Senate bill would remove decisions about sexual assault prosecutions from the chain of command.Stacy Kaper, National JournalFri, 24 May 2013 10:06:09 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/overhauling-military-justice-system/63674/DefenseA female cadet walks on campus at the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Mike Groll/AP File Photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/feinstein-house-intelligence-chairman-respected-contender-fbi/63180/Longtime FBI Director Robert Mueller’s term ends later this year.Stacy Kaper, National JournalWed, 15 May 2013 14:57:45 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/feinstein-house-intelligence-chairman-respected-contender-fbi/63180/DefenseObama is considering House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., for the job.Chris Usher/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/house-homeland-security-committee-plans-hearing-boston-attack-next-week/62916/Key question is how information was tracked and handled after warnings by Russian authorities.Stacy Kaper, National JournalWed, 01 May 2013 12:00:58 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/house-homeland-security-committee-plans-hearing-boston-attack-next-week/62916/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/what-feds-knew-about-boston-bombers/62802/Lawmakers get details on information that didn't make it to the FBI or CIA in time.Stacy Kaper, National JournalThu, 25 Apr 2013 17:46:08 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/what-feds-knew-about-boston-bombers/62802/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/did-law-enforcement-use-info-it-had-boston-bombers/62774/Lawmakers want to know when FBI, DHS, and other agencies had details.Stacy Kaper, National JournalThu, 25 Apr 2013 08:52:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/did-law-enforcement-use-info-it-had-boston-bombers/62774/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/senate-leader-set-push-budget-forward/62710/Reid seeks conference with House but may lack GOP support.Stacy Kaper, National JournalTue, 23 Apr 2013 09:55:25 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/senate-leader-set-push-budget-forward/62710/OversightJ. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/ricin-letter-adds-anxiety-hill/62583/Capitol Police, the FBI and other agencies are investigating the matter.Billy House and Stacy Kaper, National JournalWed, 17 Apr 2013 10:55:40 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/ricin-letter-adds-anxiety-hill/62583/OversightJose Luis Magana/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/lawmakers-seek-answers-boston-attacks/62560/Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., cautions against criticizing U.S. intelligence.Stacy Kaper, National JournalTue, 16 Apr 2013 14:39:09 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/lawmakers-seek-answers-boston-attacks/62560/OversightEvan Vucci/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/03/armed-excuses-lawmakers-head-home-sequester-complaints/62053/Reversing sequestration this year is a 'longshot,' senator says.Stacy Kaper, National JournalMon, 25 Mar 2013 09:19:50 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/03/armed-excuses-lawmakers-head-home-sequester-complaints/62053/OversightSen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., the ranking member on the Senate Armed Services CommitteeManuel Balce Ceneta/AP File Photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/03/deal-sight-keep-government-open/61819/House looks poised to accept Senate's 2013 budget proposal.Stacy Kaper, National JournalTue, 12 Mar 2013 12:33:58 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/03/deal-sight-keep-government-open/61819/OversightParks were closed during the government shutdown that spanned parts of 1994 and 1995. AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2013/03/real-budget-battle-cutting-costs/61799/In Washington, all financial skirmishes lead to the same place.Stacy Kaper and Tim Alberta, National JournalMon, 11 Mar 2013 15:09:44 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2013/03/real-budget-battle-cutting-costs/61799/Management - Cutting CostsGovernment Printing Officehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/02/democrats-oppose-flexibility-sequester-cuts/61547/Some fear the blame could shift to Obama.Shane Goldmacher, Amy Harder, and Stacy Kaper, National JournalWed, 27 Feb 2013 09:22:55 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/02/democrats-oppose-flexibility-sequester-cuts/61547/OversightSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., answers questions on the looming automatic spending cuts following a Democratic strategy session at the Capitol in Washington.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/02/after-sequester-government-shutdown-looms/61516/The continuing resolution keeping government open expires on March 27.Amy Harder and Stacy Kaper, National JournalTue, 26 Feb 2013 09:52:26 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/02/after-sequester-government-shutdown-looms/61516/OversightThe federal government last shut down in the mid-1990s, affecting federal parks and monument staff.AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/02/gop-wants-more-time-not-more-information-chuck-hagel-vote/61323/Republicans block motion to end debate on the Defense nominee.Stacy Kaper, National JournalThu, 14 Feb 2013 17:47:54 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/02/gop-wants-more-time-not-more-information-chuck-hagel-vote/61323/OversightJ. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/02/chuck-hagels-confirmation-pentagon-chief-could-be-doubt/61284/Most still expect he'll make it, but it’s unclear where the votes are.Stacy Kaper, National JournalWed, 13 Feb 2013 08:51:22 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/02/chuck-hagels-confirmation-pentagon-chief-could-be-doubt/61284/DefenseDefense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/02/republicans-may-take-hagel-nomination-fight-senate-floor/61251/Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., still seeks Benghazi answers.Stacy Kaper, National JournalTue, 12 Feb 2013 13:40:08 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/02/republicans-may-take-hagel-nomination-fight-senate-floor/61251/DefenseDefense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/once-unthinkable-severe-spending-cuts-now-seem-plausible/60840/Senators increasingly see sequester as the best deal either side can get.Stacy Kaper and Chris Frates, National JournalThu, 24 Jan 2013 08:07:17 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/once-unthinkable-severe-spending-cuts-now-seem-plausible/60840/Oversight"The only thing worse than the sequester is no sequester. We have got to hit those budget targets," Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., said.Flickr user gageskidmorehttp://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/blocking-potential-treasury-nominee-gets-gop-nowhere-debt-ceiling-fight/60552/Attempt could backfire and serve only to strengthen Obama’s hand.Stacy Kaper, National JournalTue, 08 Jan 2013 16:55:31 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/01/blocking-potential-treasury-nominee-gets-gop-nowhere-debt-ceiling-fight/60552/ManagementWhite House photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/fiscal-cliff-wont-be-last-you-hear-simpson-and-bowles/60412/Deficit-reducing duo is heading back to the lecture circuit.Stacy Kaper, National JournalWed, 02 Jan 2013 09:09:50 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/fiscal-cliff-wont-be-last-you-hear-simpson-and-bowles/60412/OversightErskine Bowles, left, and former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson testified before Congress in 2010. Alex Brandon/AP file photo