Oversight
House Approves Bill To Make It Easier to Fire Senior Executives
The legislation would make government’s top career officials eligible for one- to 14-day suspensions without pay.
Oversight
Bill to Avoid Shutdown on Track for Passage This Week
Measure would allow 1 percent pay raise for federal employees.
Oversight
Syria Measure Likely to Pass, Despite Doubts in Both Parties
Congressional leaders are gathering votes as some members question Obama's strategy.
Oversight
Afghanistan IG Warns Agencies Should Brace for More Scrutiny
Reconstruction watchdog says State and USAID have misread his independent role.
Oversight
House Republicans Fast-Track Obama's ISIS Offensive for Wednesday Vote
Provision would be voted on as an amendment to a federal funding bill the House has to pass by the end of the month to avoid a government shutdown.
Management
Patent Office Confirms Concerns Over Telework Fraud
Agency chiefs says new policies were implemented to curb abuse.
Oversight
How Awful Will the Midterms be for the Democrats?
Midterm elections come in three varieties for the White House party: bad, really bad, and horrific.
Oversight
Rand Paul Doesn't Really Want To Repeal Every Executive Order Ever
Senator did not mean his comment literally, aide says.
Oversight
Hill Agenda This Week: Keep Government Open and Arm Syrian Rebels
Congress has plenty to tackle in its last week before recess.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What Peru Can Do To Combat The Islamic State
The group is a threat to the whole world. Even Peru.
Oversight
Senate Backs Extension of Pilot Program Expanding Whistleblowers' Court Options
Bill now heads to President Obama’s desk.
Oversight
George W. Bush Never Wanted To Be a 'Wartime President'
Bush offered recollections of the 2001 terrorist attacks during a luncheon in Cleveland.
Oversight
Play of the Day: President Obama Goes Full Tarantino
Obama looks to destroy and degrade the Islamic State.
Oversight
Lawmakers Are Still Finding New Ways to Punish VA Employees
House panel looks to reform performance management and limit bonuses for VA workers.
Oversight
Boehner Says He'll Give Obama What He Wants on ISIL
Speaker criticized parts of President Obama's plan but said Congress should approve what he asked for anyway.
Oversight
Lawmaker Demands Answers on a Highly-Paid, Do-Nothing IRS Employee
Attack is the latest in a string of criticisms about the use of “official time” for union business.
Management
Homeland Security Outfits Homes for Ariz. Employees With Fancy Countertops, Walk-in Pantries
Customs and border agency paid a premium for land and unnecessary amenities, watchdog says.
Pay & Benefits