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
Security Insiders: High Time for Congress to Cave on Closing Military Bases
"But they won't," one Insider said.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Celebrating the Nation's Presidents
Late-night marks Presidents Day Monday.
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.
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?
Oversight
House Panel Faults Local Police Departments, Contractor in Navy Yard Shooting
Two reports blame localities and U.S. Investigations Services for failing to properly vet Aaron Alexis.
Oversight
Play of the Day: No Place Like Sochi
Stephen Colbert wonders about the mistakes at the Russian Olympics.
Oversight
The Path to Victory in 2014
The president’s languishing approval ratings point to different strategies for each party going into the midterms.
Pay & Benefits
Union Leader: 'We’re Not Taking Crap From Nobody'
American Federation of Government Employees president J. David Cox says union will campaign aggressively in upcoming midterm elections.
Oversight
Pentagon Going Full-Speed Ahead to Improve Ethics
Hagel, Dempsey address theory that wartime pace prompted transgressions.
Oversight
SEC Chief Given Waiver on Work for Former Client
Ethics office says contact between Mary Jo White and Credit Suisse was minimal.
Management