Oversight
Imperfect Union: The Constitution Didn't Foresee Divided Government
Watching the battle between Obama and a Republican Congress for two years may shake Americans' faith in the Framers.
Oversight
How The Supreme Court Can Kill Obamacare Without Overturning It
A challenge to the law's subsidies would deeply undermine its basic structure.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Messy Consequences of Obama's Immigration Plan
Is a shutdown in the picture?
Nextgov
Is State’s Reluctance to Disclose Hack a Double Standard?
Agency is mum on what happened, as lawmakers demand details on an internal breach.
Oversight
Despite Promises, Path to Avoiding a Shutdown Remains Treacherous
Some lawmakers are again threatening to play political football with agency funding.
Oversight
Government Whistleblowers Deserve Payouts Too
Like private sector employees, feds should be allowed to share in contractor fraud settlements.
Oversight
Why Elizabeth Warren Probably Isn’t Running for President
History shows that Senate leaders have a tough time becoming chief executives.
Oversight
Pipeline Politics Dominate Pre-Thanksgiving Action in Congress
Storm clouds brew over spending bill to keep government open, promised immigration action.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How Obama Can Befriend A Republican Senate
The president just need to have some drinks.
Nextgov
After Hack, NOAA Still Plans to Buy Supercomputers from IBM Unit Sold to Chinese Firm
NOAA says sale of Big Blue’s supercomputers to Lenovo doesn't present a risk to the JPSS program.
Oversight
Can Republicans Stop Obama's Immigration Order?
"We're looking at all options," Speaker Boehner said on Thursday. Could that include a government shutdown?
Oversight
Play of the Day: How Republicans Can Take on Obamacare
Stephen Colbert looks at the Republicans' plan going forward.
Oversight
As Clock Winds Down, Agencies Await Fate of Obama’s Nominees
Long-term agency planning and overworked employees are victims of Congress' political gamesmanship.
Management
Congress, White House Unite to Kill Useless Reports
Lawmakers of all stripes laud passage of bill striking 53 "unnecessary" agency products.
Oversight
Move to Authorize Force Against ISIS Unlikely in Lame Duck
White House invites Congress to formally authorize strikes in Iraq and Syria, but neither branch appears eager to make the first move.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What the Ivory Trade Has to Do With Terrorism
The Ivory trade brings the most endangered species: bipartisan agreement.
Nextgov
Risky Business at IRS When It Comes to IT Security, IG Finds
Risk-based decision-making describes the tradeoffs an agency makes -- or doesn’t make -- when confronted with a potential cyber vulnerability.
Management
IG: Energy Lab Lobbied Officials for $2.4 Billion No-Bid Contract
Sandia National Laboratories used government funds in efforts to extend Lockheed Martin’s management deal without competition.
Oversight
SBA Takes Flak Over Revising Company Size Standards
Committee chairman calls proposed rule a “capricious” threat to IT industry.
Oversight