Oversight
Defending government in an anti-government age
In an era of tight budgets, the 'federal brand' has in many minds been tarnished.
Oversight
Taxpayer advocate pleads for boost in IRS funding, hiring
Annual report cites increased workload due to code complexity and frequent changes by Congress.
Defense
War dogs: Blumenthal wants improved adoptions, honors for military canines
Defense classifies the dogs as 'equipment.'
Oversight
What kind of health insurance do the GOP candidates get?
Most of the GOP presidential hopefuls do not shop for health insurance in the individual market they have advocated for others.
Oversight
Justice Department backs president on recent recess appointments
Office of Legal Counsel says pro forma Senate sessions do not interrupt recesses.
Defense
Video of urinating Marines could be a defining image of Afghanistan war
The military fears the footage could assume iconic status throughout the Muslim world.
Defense
Panetta condemns Marine video
Team appears to desecrate the corpses of Afghan Taliban fighters in footage circulating on the Web.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart on Mitt Romney: Winner, but no one likes him
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Pay & Benefits
Less Than 1 Percent
A proposed pay raise in 2013 isn’t generating much enthusiasm among the federal workforce.
Defense
Inmate assaults on federal prison officers underscore staffing, budget shortfalls
The system is underfunded, improperly staffed and dogged with arcane standards for officer protection, union president says.
Defense
Clinton denies U.S. role in killing Iranian nuclear scientist
Secretary of State 'categorically' denies involvement in violence inside Iran.
Defense
Licking terror with FEMA funds for . . . "Sno-Cone'' machines?
Michigan emergency officials suggest the devices could be used to make ice packs.
Oversight
New senior executive performance measurements emphasize ‘leadership qualities’
SES employees will get input from colleagues at a variety of levels, official says.
Oversight
Park Service defends handling of Occupy D.C. protest
House Oversight Chairman Issa reiterates demand for explanation on damage to McPherson Square.
Oversight
Leadership Lessons: David Kappos, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Voice of experience guides agency on the path to innovation.
Defense
Domestic drone programs spark civil-liberties lawsuit
Group argues that federal agencies have been slow to publicize the expanding use of pilotless aircraft to watch Americans.
Tech
Interior to rebid cloud contract after yearlong legal squabble
Google challenged the original email award to Microsoft on the grounds it was rigged in that company's favor.
Oversight
First lady denies conflict with White House advisers
Michelle Obama reacts to a new book's characterization of her as a forceful presence who has had friction with some of the President’s aides.
Oversight