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.
Defense
Republican Lawmakers Want to Cut 115,000 Civilian Defense Jobs
Bill would save $82.5 billion over five years, supporters say.
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
Play of the Day: Putin A 'Stronger' Leader Than Obama?
New poll results are featured on The Tonight Show.
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.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Crimea's Questionable Vote to Join Russia
Senators are on their way to the Ukraine.
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