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.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Scope of Reasonable CIA Spying
Has the CIA been looking at Congressional computers?
Management
Senate Panel Presses OMB on Management Agenda
Agency performance and results law is not working, says Republican.
Nextgov
Fake Websites Created by Republicans Spur Ethics Complaint
Washington group files complaint against Rep. Greg Walden from Oregon.
Oversight
Spying Spat Stalls CIA Nominee
The CIA and a Senate committee are currently in a back-and-forth over alleged spying by the agency.
Defense
Why It's So Hard For Congress to Act on Ukraine
A major point of contention has been whether to include International Monetary Fund reforms in a future Senate bill.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Crimea Is a Lost Cause
Do Americans know anything about the Ukraine region?
Oversight
Energy Department, Contractor Faulted for Handling of Whistleblowers
Two former contract employees were fired for raising safety concerns at nuclear waste cleanup site.
Oversight
CIA Director: We Are Not Spying on Congress
John Brennan denies his agency was monitoring computers used by Senate staffers who were investigating its past interrogation practices.
Oversight
Fired GSA Exec Exonerated, Restored With Back Pay
Judge finds James Weller not responsible for lavish spending at Las Vegas conference.
Defense
Less Controversial Sexual-Assault Bill Sails Through Senate
The legislation sponsored by Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill doesn't take away a commander's ability to decide if a sexual-assault case should be prosecuted.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Second Place for Cruz Never Felt So Good
The Texas lawmaker was runner-up in the CPAC straw poll.
Oversight
Congressional Democrats Face Uphill Battle in Midterms
The party’s chances of holding onto a majority in the Senate are looking increasingly tenuous.
Management
Consumer Agency Accused of Ranking White Employees Higher in Performance Reviews
Report says 115 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees have complained to a labor union about the situation.
Oversight