Oversight
Does New House Plan to Keep Agencies Funded Have a Chance?
Bill would exceed Boehner's spending promise, unless sequestration takes hold.
Management
Obama Hits the Road to Spread State of the Union Message
President demands Congress act quickly on programs he outlined.
Oversight
Postal Reform Nears End Zone, Lawmakers Say
Saturday mail delivery remains a sticking point.
Nextgov
Battery Company Employees Played Video Games on Taxpayers’ Dime
IG audit found Recovery Act stimulus funds were misused, just as President Obama is pitching new clean-energy investments.
Defense
Analysis: Striking a New Deal for Defense
Money can no longer substitute for political will and agile planning.
Management
Sequestration Could Mean 14-Day Furloughs, RIFs at Homeland Security
DHS chief spells out negative consequences for the department’s mission, projects and employees.
Management
Is Lying Bad for Us?
There are mental and physical consequences, but we should strive to live more truthfully, regardless, to best understand reality.
Management
And Now Let Us Praise, and Consider the Absurd Luck of, Famous Men
A lesson about the success of Great Men from Intel co-founder Bob Noyce's life story.
Oversight
Senator Puts Wasteful Contractors and Agencies 'On Notice'
Former state auditor McCaskill will lead a new oversight subcommittee.
Defense
Analysis: What's Wrong With Having a Secret Assassination Court?
The Obama Administration has considered establishing a special court to rubber-stamp targeted killings. But that won't do a thing to take care of civil libertarians' objections.
Oversight
Play of the Day: North Korean Nukes and Obama’s Speech
Late-night hosts preview and (kind of) review Obama’s address..
Defense
The Next Hurdle for Hagel's Confirmation as Pentagon Chief
Most still expect he'll make it, but it’s unclear where the votes are.
Management
Watergate: Marco Rubio’s Awkward Drink of Water In GIF Form
The senator and a bottle of Poland Spring create Internet sensation.
Management
Obama Exchanges Heartwarming ‘Fist Bump’ With Mark Kirk
A special moment caught between Obama and the recently returned senator.
Management
In Dueling Addresses, Marco Rubio and President Obama Use Words You Wouldn't Expect
In his State of the Union address, President Obama went big on "More" and "Jobs." Marco Rubio's response? "More" and "Government."
Oversight
Obama: We Need 'Smarter Government'
President's State of the Union urges lawmakers to "keep the people's government open."
Nextgov
Obama’s cyber executive order lays foundation for mandatory regulations
The directive expands to all critical sectors a Defense Department program that shares classified threat intelligence.
News