Management
Lawmakers Aim to Streamline Homeland Security Purchasing
Bipartisan bill was prompted by cost estimates for buys that rose by $10 billion.
Oversight
Obama Announces New Initiative to Help Young Minorities, As Police Deploy in Baltimore
The president unveiled My Brother’s Keeper Alliance from New York on Monday.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Texas is Not Under Martial Law
Jon Stewart clarifies the reality of the federal republic system.
Defense
Democrats Fight 'Double Standard' for Defense Spending
Republicans can't bust through spending caps for the Pentagon's budget but stick with them for civilian agencies, Democrats say.
Oversight
Senate Might Vote This Week on Budget Deal That Spares Federal Pay, Benefits
The compromise version does not spell out cuts to federal employee pay and benefits.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Barack Obama Wants At Least One Child Left Behind
A DC student was a little snide with the president during an interview.
Management
House Members Pursue Holy Grail of Federal Program Efficiency
Bipartisan bill would create project manager career path, standards.
Oversight
Bill Bans Bonuses for VA Senior Executives
House version of the fiscal 2016 VA spending bill prohibits funds from being used for SES performance awards.
Management
What a Bernie Sanders Presidency Would Mean for the Federal Workforce
The Vermont senator has a strong track record advocating for feds.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More than Just a Weekend at Bernie's
Hillary Clinton finally has an official challenger for the 2016 Democratic nomination.
Oversight
Jim Webb Commemorates the Vietnam War, Subtly Jabs at Hillary Clinton
Clinton's would-be opponents are testing out a similar tactic for knocking her foreign policy record.
Oversight
Lawmakers Remind EPA to Fire Porn Watchers, Obvious Bad Apples
Legislation to ease termination of feds engaged in misconduct likely coming soon.
Oversight
Watchdog Says IRS Has Improved Handling of Tax-Exempt Status Requests
A 2013 audit found the agency inappropriately targeted some Tea Party organizations for scrutiny.
Defense
Defense Bill Alters Military Retirement System
Changes include auto-enrollment into TSP for new service members, and a less generous pension for those who retire after 20 years.
Management
Senators Propose Acting as 'Board of Directors' for VA
Lawmakers lament lack of accountability; beleaguered undersecretary tells them she takes management problems seriously.
Tech
Departing Aerospace Industries Leader: First-Rate Nations Respect and Support Public Servants
In exit interview, Blakey criticizes congressional gridlock, urges Defense budget compromises.
Oversight
Feds Dodge Bullet in Budget Deal, But Sequester Cuts Still Coming
Compromise document does not specifically attack retirement benefits or mandate downsizing through attrition.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Clinton Campaign's New Logos
In order to garner more votes, Hillary has many more logo options.
Oversight
Officials: Gyrocopter Didn't Look Like a Threat on Radar
No alert went out before Doug Hughes landed just west of the Capitol.
Oversight