Oversight

Senator Seeks Answers on Use of Private Email by Special Government Employees

At State Department, Hillary Clinton communicated with aides still in private sector.

Management

Lynch Nomination Headed for Senate Floor Next Week

Pick to succeed Eric Holder has drawn plenty of GOP critics.

Nextgov

Are Medicaid IT Systems the Weak Link in Detecting Improper Payments?

Only three out of 10 states had ways to evaluate their systems for detecting and preventing improper payments, according to the GAO report.

Route Fifty

Americans Give Up On Washington

A new national poll shows that Americans now think state and local institutions are best equipped to solve the country’s major problems.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The President Samples Jay-Z in his Selma Speech

Some of the metaphors Obama used in Alabama sound awfully familiar.

Oversight

After Rough Week, Senate to Take Bipartisan Turn

Lawmakers lay low after DHS, Iran struggles sparked high emotions.

Oversight

Play of the Day: An Email Scandal Will Not Stop Hillary Clinton

Also: Late night continues to deconstruct the Justice Department's Ferguson report.

Oversight

GOP Tax Panel Chairmen Press for White House Emails in IRS Probe

Hatch and Ryan reiterate concerns about violations of taxpayer privacy.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Looking at Statistics from the Ferguson Report

The recently-released Justice Department report gets the Comedy Central late-night treatment.

Oversight

How to End Government Shutdown Threats Forever

Florida lawmaker has a plan to ensure agency funding never expires.

Oversight

Van Hollen Says He Will Run for Mikulski's Senate Seat

The House member is the first to throw his hat in the ring for the seat representing many federal employees.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The DEA Warns Against Stoner Bunnies

Late night shows highlight a federal warning against unintended consequences of Utah's forays into medical marijuana.

Oversight

Personal Email Use Now in Oversight Committee’s Sights

Hearing on Chemical Safety Board could be preview of probe into Hillary Clinton's email at State.

Management

U.S. Ebola Operation in West Africa Gets a Watchdog

Pentagon inspector general Rymer to work with deputy from USAID.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Don't Worry, The NSA Archived All of Hillary Clinton's Email

Also, Netanyahu speaks at Congress to mixed reviews.

Oversight

No Shutdown: DHS Stalemate Finally Ends

In "unmitigated loss for conservatives," House approves bill to fund the department for the fiscal year.

Oversight

House Passes Bill Allowing VA Secretary to Claw Back Bonuses

Legislation allows employees to ask for a third-party review of secretary’s decision.

Oversight

GOP Leaders Will Allow Clean DHS Vote, Possibly Ending Impasse

Over conservatives' objections, Republicans will let a measure come to the floor that doesn't block Obama's immigration actions.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Jim Inhofe Has a Secret Weapon to Disprove Global Warming

The Oklahoman brought a snowball to the Capitol and waved it around.

Management

Senators Press for Flood Insurance Fraud Probe

FEMA and SBA faulted for mishandling Hurricane Sandy aid.