Oversight
Senators: Social Security Isn't Going About Closing Field Offices the Right Way
The agency hasn't sufficiently justified its decisions, which are hurting seniors, report finds.
Management
House Lawmakers Again Target IRS Funding, Adding Pay Restrictions
Appropriations subcommittee would ban bonuses for tax-delinquent feds.
Nextgov
Administration Got What It Deserved in Botched HealthCare.gov Rollout, Report Says
Lawmakers attribute the website’s initial failure poor IT and management.
Oversight
A Solution to Paying for Infrastructure Projects That Doesn't Involve the Postal Service
Two senators are working on a bill to raise the federal gasoline and fuel tax to boost the Highway Trust Fund.
Oversight
Expect a Supreme Court Decision on Recess Appointments Soon
Along with several potentially major decisions on other issues.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton's Biggest Challenger from the RNC is a Squirrel
An absurd follower of the former Secretary of State keeps popping up at events.
Oversight
Deficit Hawk's Potential Replacements Jockey for His Mantle
Both Republican candidates seeking to replace Sen. Tom Coburn are laying claim to his legacy.
Defense
Dick Cheney Knows Exactly Who's to Blame for This Iraq Mess (Hint: It's Not Him)
Op-ed attacks Obama for withdrawing troops and blames his foreign policy weakness for rise of insurgents.
Defense
Obama Tells Congressional Leaders He Won’t Seek Authority on Next Steps on Iraq
There was no outrage from top Republicans following a critical meeting on the unfolding crisis.
Oversight
The Government Has a Proud, Long History of Reforming Washington's Football Team
Wednesday's decision by the U.S. Patent Office is just the latest.
Defense
Obama's Foreign Policy Approval Rating Is Lower Than Ever
The numbers come from a new poll conducted by NBC and the Wall Street Journal.
Oversight
As Bills Pile Up, Congress Starts Contemplating a Lame Duck Session
After the July 4 recess, only 28 legislative days will be left.
Oversight
Why Cantor's Downfall Is Bad News for EPA
Loss has put a critic of the agency's smog standards in position to keep fighting them from the top.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Same-Sex Marriage Makes Monumental Strides, Some Backwards
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and the great state of Texas are making sure that gay marriage doesn't advance too far.
Oversight
Senate, House Expected to Name Conferees for VA Legislation Wednesday
Both chambers have passed bills making it easier to fire VA employees, among other reforms.
Management
HUD Nominee Coasts Through Senate Questioning
Castro stresses data metrics, need to reform Fannie and Freddie.
Oversight
'This is a Kick:' Biden Visits U.S. World Cup Team
Vice president congratulates players after a 'spectacular' win.
Oversight
How Obama Lost the War in Iraq Before Taking Office
Militants are moving through Iraq and Barack Obama lost the war a long time ago.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton's Hardest Choice Still Lies Ahead
As her book tour kicks off, she can decide whether the high personal costs of a presidential campaign are worth it.
Oversight