Pay & Benefits
Bill Forcing Border Patrol Agents to Work More and Earn Less Clears Senate
Law would save $100 million annually and has agency and union endorsement.
Oversight
Does Hillary Clinton Have Anything to Say?
The presumed presidential candidate's speeches are long on pablum and short on content.
Oversight
Yes, the House Is Going Home Already. No, This Isn't Some Kind of Record.
The GOP House has actually worked for more days in 2014 than they have in most recent election years.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What 'Boots on the Ground' Look Like
Stephen Colbert looks at America's latest commitment to the Middle East.
Oversight
Congress Staves Off Government Shutdown…for Now
Bill sets up spending fight during lame-duck session.
Oversight
IRS Chief Rebuts Claim of Governmentwide Email Backup
House Republicans renew push to find more missing Lois Lerner emails.
Oversight
Congress Heads Home After Exhausting Eight Days of Work
Congress is cutting its session short and returning to the campaign trail after voting on President Obama's request to arm Syrian rebels.
Defense
Who Is Saying What About American Troops 'On the Ground' in Iraq?
The trouble with being both firm and flexible when it comes to military intervention in Iraq.
Oversight
Watchdogs Would Gain Subpoena Power Under House Bill
Oversight panel’s bipartisan approach would also speed up IG ethics probes.
Oversight
Senate Likely to Pass Bill Keeping Government Open
Measure is the beginning of a tougher conversation that will wait until after Election Day.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Why America Is More Afraid of Ebola Than ISIS
A new threat is here to scare Americans.
Route Fifty
McCaskill Taps Her State Auditor Experience for Local Police Militarization Inquiry
Missouri senator’s previous state investigations found problems with training and use of local police equipment.
Oversight
House Approves Stopgap Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
Measure will head to Senate, where it is expected to pass.
Defense
Benghazi Panel Succeeds In Avoiding Partisan Spectacle (So Far)
The House Select Committee on Benghazi held its first hearing on Wednesday, and lawmakers mostly managed to steer clear of grandstanding.
Oversight
Republican House Keeps IRS in its Crosshairs
Bills related to targeting controversy include one to restrict use of personal email.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Approves Bill to Default New Hires Into Riskier, Higher Yielding TSP Fund
Both houses have approved separate bills to automatically enroll new feds in a lifecycle fund.
Defense
Senator Tries to Help Frustrated Military Drivers With #OopsWeLostYourCar
One senator is on a quest to help soldiers find their vehicles, which are being held up as they move overseas.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Frustrations of Hillary Clinton
The former Secretary of State is not in Iowa for the steak.
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