Management
The Supreme Court Could Limit Obama's Executive Action Where It Matters Most: Climate Change
The question at stake is whether the EPA has the right to consider greenhouse gas emissions in industrial permits, and if it has the right to change the levels of pollution that it would allow.
Nextgov
Let’s Charge Wireless Bandwidth Hogs Extra
House of Cards binges should involve a wired Internet connection.
Tech
Why the CIA Is Still Doing Drones
The White House is supposed to be handing the program over to the Pentagon. Here's why they're dragging their feet.
Oversight
House Tries Again to ‘Stop Government Abuse’
The lower chamber will vote on legislation to increase transparency across government.
Management
Ways and Means Chairman Threatens IRS With Subpoena
Rep. Dave Camp pressures agency on documents involving former official Lois Lerner.
Management
CBO Tallies Cost of Stimulus Package
As politicos clash over 2009 law’s legacy, nonpartisan office reiterates $830 billion price tag.
Oversight
More Equality, Less Work: Obama's America, According to the CBO
Two of the White House's biggest initiatives—health care reform and raising the minimum wage—will both result in fewer workers, according to Washington's budget oracles. Should you care?
Oversight
Even Joe Biden Concedes Obamacare Won't Reach 7 Million
Depending on where one falls on the political spectrum, this was either managing expectations, an admission, or a sign of the end times.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Worst Kinds of State Legislatures
Missouri and Kansas are experimenting with new laws.
Oversight
Politicians Have Decided to Stop Obsessing Over the Deficit
Hopes for a "grand bargain" fade away.
Management
Departing Pentagon Comptroller ‘Infuriated’ By Press Reports on Financial Management
Robert Hale says the department has improved its books, and budget statements will be ready for audit by September.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama's Drones Strike with Near Certainty
The Daily Show grades the UAV program.
Oversight
IRS Senior Execs Took Improper Tax Deductions
Audit finds employees should have paid taxes on reimbursements for long-term travel.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Toward a More Perfect Union?
Jon Stewart looks at the meaning of the term "free market."
Management
Watchdog Taps Contractors for Lessons on Rebuilding Afghanistan
Reconstruction still vital after U.S. troops leave in December, IG John Sopko says.
Nextgov
Under Fire, GOP Adjusts Fake Democratic Campaign Sites
NRCC changes the donation page to make it clearer who benefits from contributions.
Management
Federal Government Seeks Public Solution to Spending Less on Travel
GSA turns to crowdsourcing to better manage travel data and create more efficient policies.
Defense