Oversight
Rand Paul, Reluctant Warrior, Makes No Promises on Increased Defense Spending
In an appearance with The Wall Street Journal's editorial page editor, Paul declares, "I will not want to take the country to war."
Pay & Benefits
Rethinking Federal Pay Should Be a Promise, Not a Threat
25 years after the pay comparability act, the GS system is still an impediment.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Newest Weapon in the War on Terror
A drone carrying mistletoe is perfect for the holiday season.
Nextgov
Inspector: Security Holes Found in IRS Obamacare System
A core IRS system for calculating Obamacare fees for health insurers and drug manufacturer has security weaknesses
Oversight
Congress Could Soon Deliver the Postal Service Its Biggest Blow Yet
The Senate must act soon to avoid stripping USPS of its decision-making ability.
Nextgov
Here’s Why Cybersecurity Remains a Challenge for the Justice Department
DOJ has requested millions more in funding and staffed up new divisions to specifically handle cyber investigations.
Pay & Benefits
A Primer on Pay and Benefits During a Shutdown
Congress must act soon to keep the government open past Dec. 11.
Oversight
Republicans Move Forward With Year-Long Funding Bill … for Most Agencies
GOP proposal would fund all of the government through September except Homeland Security, which would be on a shorter leash.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Appropriate Amount of Outrage in Ferguson
There's just no winning when it comes to satisfactory levels of outrage.
Nextgov
Postal Service Has No Annual Financial Statement Because of Hack
Agency has to ensure the integrity of its financial data systems post-breach before gathering information for its annual report.
Oversight
Don’t Blame Immigration If the Government Shuts Down
The real cause is the same as in 2013: fractures in the Republican coalition.
Oversight
How Will Republicans Rebuke Obama on Immigration?
To register their disapproval of the president's executive decision, conservatives have floated everything from a formal censure to withholding an invitation to deliver the State of the Union address.
Oversight
Spending, Immigration, and Tax Fights Will Dominate Final Days of 113th Congress
A standoff over how or whether to defund President Obama's executive order lies ahead before lawmakers adjourn.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Threatens Veto Over Tax Deal Including a Bigger Mass Transit Benefit
White House raises concerns over other provisions that support corporate interests.
Defense
John Boehner Forges Ahead on the House Benghazi Probe
How did the speaker respond to a GOP-led report that supported the Obama administration? He reappointed his own select inquiry into the 2012 terrorist attacks.
Oversight
With Proposed New Ozone Rule, Obama Tees Up Next Environmental Fight
EPA is proposing to lower the smog standard, and environmentalists are determined to make it happen this time.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Thanksgiving Predictions
Black Friday shoppers are a bigger threat than the weather.
Oversight
Feds Accuse Sony of Overhyping PlayStation Features
If you bought a PlayStation Vita, you could soon be getting a refund thanks to a federal settlement.
Oversight
Nearly 1 Million Feds Will Soon Be Notified of Their Right to Join Shutdown Lawsuit
After initial ruling in their favor, shutdown-excepted employees continue lawsuit looking for bonus compensation.
Oversight