Management
Rule #1: Policy Design Starts With Operational Capacity
What happens when policy wonks make implementation someone else's problem.
Oversight
Durbin Launches Standoff Over Defense Spending ‘Gimmick’
The amendment would require a deal to lift the budget caps before the Pentagon could access $35.9 billion.
Management
The Price of Reading Hillary Clinton's Emails
Twelve State Department employees are working full-time to vet thousands of messages, but that's just part of a process that could cost more than $1 million.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Real Reason Chafee Wants to Go Metric
When you think about it, centimeters are more impressive than inches.
Oversight
OPM Leaves Lawmakers Searching for Answers on Hack
Senator wants to know how the agency will pay for insurance for affected feds.
Oversight
In the Current Environment, Everyone in Congress a Security Hostage Taker
The fight over defense spending has echoes of the ‘unpatriotic’ rhetoric that shaped the Iraq War vote.
Oversight
Reid: Another Shutdown Is Looming
The Democratic leader says spending bills are going to pile up, causing a September crisis. Republicans say Democrats are obstructing important work.
Defense
Compensation for Iran Hostages Cleared by Senate Panel
Isakson measure would tap fines on sanctions violators.
Oversight
If the Government Shuts Down, Can National Parks Stay Open?
Senators are pushing to keep America’s parks open in the event of a federal government shutdown.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama and Merkel's (Possibly Heated) Conversation
The two leaders met in Bavaria, but what did they talk about?
Oversight
McConnell to Pair Cybersecurity Rules With Defense Bill
Privacy advocates still fear the information-sharing bill could lead to more NSA spying.
Management
Previously Concealed Misconduct Will Soon Become Public for Some Feds
New reports will 'flush out of the shadows' wasteful federal employees, senator says.
Defense
Capitol Hill Hearing on Airport Security Interrupted by Security Threat
Capitol Police evacuated several floors of Dirksen Tuesday after a suspicious package was reported.
Oversight
Republicans Try to Rein In the Census Bureau
The GOP backs legislation that would make the American Community Survey effectively voluntary.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The GOP Field Visits Iowa
Some make pig puns, Carson checks his watch and Fiorina wants Clinton to ride a tractor, for some reason.
Oversight
GOP Lawmakers Seek Details on IRS 'Team' Whose Existence May Be Semantic
Chaffetz and Jordan say FOIA officer testimony holds key to delayed Lois Lerner documents.
Oversight
Senate Takes Up Defense Authorization Bill, House Works on Defense Spending
The week will be headlined by the fight over amendments on the Pentagon authorization bill.
Oversight
The Next Budget Conflict Has Begun, With a Potential Shutdown on the Line
The dispute over defense versus domestic spending means bills will pile up until September. What happens then?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Rick Perry's Résumé
The Texan is trying to become the 2016 Republican nominee, but he definitely has some hurdles to clear.
Oversight