Management
Procurement Policy Chief to Leave Post for Private Firm
Joseph Jordan to join Fedbid as president of its public sector operations.
Oversight
Senate Approves Koskinen to Lead Troubled IRS
Some Republicans wanted vote delayed until after probe of targeting.
Oversight
Congress Has Lowest Output Since 1947
58 bills have been enacted into law, out of 6,366 bills introduced by lawmakers.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A True Duck Travesty
Is the suspension of Phil Robertson a first amendment issue?
Oversight
Final Report Confirms Misconduct at Bush-Era Office of Special Counsel
Nonprofits that sued are pleased with the OPM inspector general findings.
Oversight
Analysis: Budget Deal May Not Herald the End of Congressional Dysfunction
There are paths to more functionality in 2014, but they are long, winding, pothole-filled, and have limited access.
Oversight
Defense Bill Clears Key Hurdle in Senate
House approved the authorization measure last week.
Oversight
Senate Passes Budget Bill Cutting Pension Benefits for New Feds
Legislation rolls back some of the sequester by asking new federal hires and military retirees to contribute to savings.
Nextgov
Battle Over HealthCare.gov Paper Trail Reaches House Leadership
Pelosi is seeking a classified briefing to discuss the cybersecurity risks of releasing some contractor documents.
Oversight
Postal Reform Isn’t Happening in 2013
For the third time in two months, Senate committee cancels plans to move forward with USPS overhaul.
Nextgov
Let Supreme Court Decide if NSA Surveillance Is Constitutional, Key Senator Says
Lawmakers have been assuming the program is legal, Feinstein says.
Oversight
Senators Eye Changes to Military Pension Provision in Budget Deal
The measure could be amended next year, before the pension cuts take effect.
Oversight
Rest Up From the Budget Fight, Because There's a Debt Ceiling One Around the Corner
Republicans are trying to figure out what they can get using the debt limit as leverage.
Nextgov
Congress Limits Russian Sat Nav Monitor Stations in U.S.
System would have to be installed by U.S. citizens.
Oversight
Research on 'Zombie' Games and Romance Novels Makes Annual 'Wastebook'
Sen. Coburn’s latest list also calls NASA and State Department projects frivolous.
Oversight
Senate Moves Ahead With Bipartisan Budget Deal
Chamber votes to debate bill that would increase pension contributions from new federal workers.
Oversight
Appropriators Will Work Through the Holidays to Avoid a Shutdown
Congress must pass a spending package implementing the budget deal by Jan. 15.
Oversight