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

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

The Case for Corruption

Why Washington needs more honest graft

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.

Management

Kerry to Name Special Envoy for Arctic Region

Alaska's senators had called for the creation of the position.

Oversight

Is Hillary Clinton Really a 100 Percent Lock to Run?

Entering a presidential race is effectively a nine-year commitment: one year to run, another eight if she runs for reelection and wins.

Management

Consumer Bureau Comes Under Fresh Attack

House Republicans and some in banking industry persist with legal and legislative challenges.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Super Bill Sunday

The O'Reilly interview with Obama still resonates.

Nextgov

Obamacare Enrollment Drops in January From a December High

About 1.1 million new people enrolled in plans through HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces during the month.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The GOP Has a Border Problem

What do the Republicans want to do about immigration?