Management
Postal Service Delays New Wave of Mail Processing Closures
Decision maintains current delivery standards, potentially avoiding more workforce reductions.
Oversight
Senator Seeks Special Prosecutor on IRS Controversy
Letter asks attorney general to “preserve the integrity” of Justice Department.
Oversight
State Department Faulted for Lax Oversight of Afghanistan Justice Contract
Special inspector general says $223 million program may not be sustainable.
Oversight
Dennis Rodman Might Have Broken International Sanctions
Former basketball star is under investigation for gifts given to Kim Jong-Un.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Internet's Fight to the Death
The Colbert Report looks at net neutrality.
Management
Top Contractor for Background Checks Charged With Fraud
Justice Department takes on whistleblower’s suit against USIS.
Oversight
Musical Chairs at State of the Union Hasn't Inspired Harmony on Hill
Bipartisan seating has become a staple at recent State of the Union addresses, but Congress's problems are too big for a seating chart to fix.
Management
Treasury Moves Up Debt Ceiling Deadline
Extraordinary measures will not provide same window of protection as before, says Secretary Jack Lew.
Management
HHS Secretary Defends Healthcare.gov, Obamacare to Mayors
Kathleen Sebelius tells a somewhat skeptical group of local leaders that enrollment in Affordable Care Act is up to 9 million.
Management
Group Claims Vacancies at National Weather Service Endanger the Public
Agency says it still has no budget surplus to fill open jobs.
Oversight
Independent Federal Agency Says Shut Down Illegal Phone Dragnet
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board also noted that the program hasn't stopped any terrorist attacks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How the Air Force Cheated the Nuclear System
How else can the US beat the Chinese without cheating?
Oversight
Americans Really Don't Like Their Government Right Now
65 percent say they are very or somewhat dissatisfied with their system of government.
Management
Broadcasting Board of Governors Reshuffles Management Team
The long-term goal is to find a chief executive officer to lead the International Broadcasting Bureau.
Oversight
Senators Push Bill to Rename Government Printing Office
Agency says new moniker, Government Publishing Office, would better reflect its shift to digital operations.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Team USA at the Homophobic Olympics
The Daily Show roots for USA to go for the gold.
Management
The Postal Service’s Latest Problem: Dilapidated, Unsafe Buildings
Auditors say agency needs to better prioritize funding to repair run-down post offices.
Management
Watchdog: Pentagon’s Efficiency Effort Lacks Proper Metrics
Budget crunch constrains Defense’s ability to adequately track project aimed at saving the department $100 billion.
Management