Management
This Is Why People Hate the Government
One guy in an office sat on Tea Party tax-exempt applications for 13 months after they were improperly selected for review.
Defense
Lawmakers Fight Defense Furlough Plan
Hagel urged to use flexibility to protect civilian workforce.
Oversight
Analysis: How the White House Scandals Could Hurt Republicans, Too
The IRS and Benghazi affairs threaten the GOP's shot at the presidency.
Defense
How the Afghan Conflict Will Be Decided
More U.S. casualties reaffirm Obama’s rush to rely on the Afghan army. Can they handle it?
Management
Agencies Need Congress’ Help to Weed Out Duplicate Programs
Some people won’t be pleased at losing their projects, panel told.
Management
Obama Taps OMB Veteran as Acting IRS Commissioner
Controller Danny Werfel has spent much of the past year dealing with sequestration.
Nextgov
House Could Withhold DHS Funds While Waiting for Chemical Security Report
Appropriators want to hold back $20 million until Homeland Security produces progress report and spending plan.
Nextgov
Former Defense Brass Object to ‘More Restrictive’ Nuclear Trade Policies
A half-dozen former U.S. national security leaders implored Obama to avoid tightening restrictions on foreign nuclear cooperation.
Defense
Pickering Says He Will Testify on Benghazi Only in Public
Oversight Panel Chairman Issa’s demand for private session teed up clash.
Defense
Bills Address Military Sexual Assault Crisis
Take decisions to prosecute cases entirely out of the chain of command, lawmakers say.
Management
Government Should Run Like a Business—But Not in the Way You Think
Regimes around the world are under pressure to deliver more and cost less. Here's a plan for how to actually make that work.
Management
The Myth of Presidential Leadership
Many Washington pundits are critical of the president’s ability to wrangle concessions out of Congress, but they forget that his power has limits.
Pay & Benefits
FBI Faces Furloughs in 2014
Furloughs would 'impact safety and security' of the nation, director tells lawmakers.
Management
What Chris Christie's Got: Crossover Appeal
The N.J. governor is the GOP's best 2016 presidential candidate, numbers suggest.
Oversight
Why the IRS Scandal May Be More Politically Potent Than Benghazi
Many Americans can’t even place Benghazi on a map but already dislike IRS.
Oversight
Panel Approves EPA Nominee Along Party Lines
Full Senate confirmation of Gina McCarthy is not yet assured.
Nextgov
Government's Edge in Attracting Science Pros? Mission
STEMM panelists say more mobility would help, too.
Oversight
The Justice Department Did Not Wiretap the House Cloakroom
Rep. Devin Nunes of California dropped an explosive allegation -- an almost certainly incorrect one.
Management
Analysis: How Obama Could Start Fixing the IRS
Step one, name a Republican—preferably a prominent one—to head the agency.
Management