Management
HUD May Have Broken Law When It Paid Salary of Senior Advisor
A non-federal employee on detail to department received more than $620,000 in compensation from the wrong pool of money.
Management
13 Percent of VA Schedulers Say Supervisors Told Them to Falsify Dates
As of May 15, VHA had over 6 million appointments scheduled across the system.
Oversight
VA Watchdog Subpoenas Advocacy Group
Officials at the Project on Government Oversight have refused to cooperate.
Oversight
Cantor Plans to 'Clarify' Postal Service-Highway Fund Plan for Republicans Next Week
The House majority leader says 'a lot of misinformation' is circulating.
Oversight
The Senate Has a Deal to Fix the VA. What’s Next?
Lawmakers still have many options to consider.
Management
Senators Would Boost Independence of NSA Watchdog
Bipartisan bill would elevate inspector general to presidential appointee.
Defense
The Capitol Hill Security Gap That's as Troublesome as the One at Navy Yard
House staffers who park in the office garages do not need to go through metal detectors, nor are their bags checked.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Even the NRA Is Afraid of 'Gun Nuts'
The National Rifle Association walks back its criticism of Texas Open Carry.
Management
Top VA Health Nominee Withdraws Over Ties to Waiting-List Scandal
The decision follows reports tying the nominee to a hospital with alleged secret waiting lists.
Management
Senators Reach Deal on Bill to Make it Easier to Fire VA Execs
Measure also includes provisions aimed at reducing veterans' wait times for care.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Why Boehner Thinks the New EPA Rule Is Bonkers
The idea that carbon is harmful is "almost comical," according to the Speaker of the House.
Oversight
Obama's HHS Pick Advances With Republican Support
The Senate voted Wednesday to end debate on Sylvia Mathews Burwell's nomination.
Oversight
GOP Strategists Are Ditching 'Repeal and Replace,' but Still Want to Get Rid of Obamacare
The Republicans' new strategy is still being fine-tuned.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How the New EPA Rule is 'Obamacare for the Air'
Two words: Breath panels.
Management
In Wake of Scandal, VA Nominees Stuck in Senate Limbo
Key jobs remain vacant as the Senate deals with treatment of veterans and a backlog of nominees.
Oversight
Congress Knew the White House Had Considered a Prisoner Swap
The administration floated an exchange for Bergdahl in 2011, and lawmakers pushed back.
Defense
Obama Stands by the Bergdahl Deal, Says He 'Consulted With Congress'
President argues retrieving prisoners of war is a 'sacred' American rule.
Oversight
Senator Calls Plan to Shore Up Highway Fund by Ending Saturday Mail Delivery a 'Nonstarter'
Lawmakers scramble to keep the trust fund from going broke.
Oversight