Defense

Senators Rekindle Debate After High-Profile Military Sexual-Assault Case

Democrats Gillibrand and McCaskill both see vindication after charges are dismissed against Army general.

Management

The Navy Yard Shooting Could Have Been Prevented, Review Finds

But the Defense Department says it does not have the current capabilities to prevent such a large-scale attack.

Oversight

Obamacare Has Two Weeks to Enroll One Million People

Without a dramatic spike in enrollments, it's unlikely the administration will meet that goal.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Will the Real Crimeans Please Stand Up?

Jimmy Fallon wonders about the opinions of actual Crimeans.

Oversight

Wide-Ranging Bill Seeks to Shine More Light on Lobbying and Regulatory Process

Legislation also would toughen financial disclosure rules for members of Congress and judges as well as improve public access to government documents.

Management

Lawmakers Want To Ax Reports No One Reads

Legislation in both chambers would kill or merge hundreds of agency publications.

Defense

Lawmakers Question Air Force Officials Over Bible Quote

Agency leaders urged members to get all of the facts about recent reports that an academy cadet was forced to remove religious language from whiteboard.

Oversight

Several Major Agencies Still Lack Permanent Watchdogs

Inspectors general have been missing at some departments, including Interior and the U.S. Agency for International Development, for years.

Defense

Congress Wants to Shield Veterans From Another Government Shutdown

Lawmakers push for advance funding for VA.

Pay & Benefits

USPS Should Keep Funding Future Health Care Costs, Republicans Say

Postal Service again asks for congressional assistance in reducing its unfunded obligations.

Defense

Congress to Pentagon: Hand Over the War Budget

Defense officials want to wait until a decision on post-2014 involvement in Afghanistan is made.

Management

Holding Ex-IRS Official in Contempt Looks Increasingly Unlikely

Lawmakers continue to squabble over compelling Lois Lerner to testify.

Oversight

Why It's So Hard for Obama to Be Tough on Russia

The president needs Putin as his ally to accomplish his most ambitious second-term goals.

Oversight

China’s Ambassador to the US Thinks “House of Cards” Is a Reality Show

The Netflix series depicts the American political system as corrupt and cynical, but it doesn't do China any favors either.

Management

You Can Smoke Pot in Colorado Unless You’re a Federal Employee

Federal government allows marijuana use in states where it’s legal, but its employees who live there can’t light up.

Nextgov

Senator Wants to Save the World From 'www.you.suck'

Jay Rockefeller says domain name has 'little or no socially redeeming value.'

Pay & Benefits

Are Veterans Getting the Money They Deserve in Latest Budget?

Lawmakers are skeptical that the growing needs of veterans can be met with the amount requested.