Management
House Clears Bill to Get a Better Handle on the Cost, Performance of Federal Programs
Chamber also approves measure requiring agencies to find and close out expired grant accounts.
Oversight
What to Expect From Obama's Last State of the Union Address
He'll focus on a big-picture vision for the country's future—with some plans for how America can get there.
Management
The Anti-Government Roots of the Oregon Standoff
The Bundy family is in the headlines, but the armed occupation has ties to broader movements.
Oversight
Can Congress Force the Federal Government Be Less Secretive?
A bill to improve public-records access is advancing, but the endgame is murky and some provisions are rankling open-government advocates.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama Prepares for His Final State of the Union Address
The Daily Show and The Late Show look at the president's upcoming address.
Route Fifty
Should Municipal Employees Be Required to Live Inside City Limits?
Residency requirements for Pittsburgh police officers prompted a legal dispute.
Nextgov
Pentagon Investigators to Probe NSA’s Crackdown on Rogue IT Employees
Be it a rogue contractor or an unknowing employee with sloppy login and logoff habits, insiders are a major threat to U.S. secrets, say researchers and federal officials.
Management
Two Simple Ways to Be More Mindful This Year
Tuning out the noise can make a big difference.
Management
Will El Chapo Be Extradited to the United States?
Mexican authorities have formally begun the process to transfer the head of the Sinaloa cartel to the U.S.
Pay & Benefits
At Supreme Court, Ominous Signs for Public-Sector Unions
The justices seemed likely to rule that certain union fees violate the First Amendment.
Management
House Overseer Accuses Obama Administration of Playing 'Hide the Document'
GOP report on “broken” FOIA system singles out State Department for delays in releases.
Pay & Benefits
VA Demotes and Reassigns Former Senior Executives – Again
Diana Rubens and Kimberly Graves can appeal the $50,000-plus pay cuts to their annual salaries.
Management
VA Watchdog Can’t Prove Calif. Facility Sat on Thousands of Claims
Still, an investigation found other errors at the Oakland regional office that led to years-long delays in benefits to some vets.
Management
New Year’s Resolution: Use Goals and Measurement, But Wisely
Targets shouldn't create new problems.
Oversight
Obama Prepares a 'Nontraditional' State of the Union Address
House will flex its muscles against Iran, North Korea.
Management
Obama's State of the Union and the Decline of the Bully Pulpit
President Obama’s eloquence was praised on the campaign trail. Why hasn't it translated into more policy achievements?
Management
The Gun-Control Rift Exposed by Obama
Voter bases at odds on guns are likely to see their parties ramp up rhetoric on the issue in 2016.
Management
Texas Governor Calls for a Constitutional Convention to Cut the Federal Government's Power
Greg Abbott’s plan would give states authority to overturn federal law, Supreme Court ruling
Oversight