Oversight
Veteran Injured Saving Woman Who Jumped from Upper Deck at Oakland Coliseum
Good Samaritan is reportedly a former Marine.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Crack Team of Politicians
Trey Radel and Rob Ford have something in common.
Nextgov
Boehner's Covered, 500 Visitors and Other HealthCare.gov News
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
Oversight
House GOP Prepares Fallback Plan to Avoid January Shutdown
They're considering a short-term continuing resolution that would fund the government through April 15.
Oversight
Soon, President Obama Will Pardon a Thanksgiving Turkey. Then, It Will Die.
Turkeys are not bred for living, but for eating.
Oversight
In the Aftermath of a Post-Nuclear Senate, Everyone’s Dug in Deeper
Executive branch and most judicial nominees can now be confirmed with a simple, 51-vote majority.
Oversight
Hearing on Response to Park Closures During the Shutdown Less Than Idyllic
Discussion devolves into attacks on President Obama.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Senate Go Boom, Nuclear Edition
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid detonates the nuclear option in the Senate.
Oversight
Senate Votes to Overrule Filibusters of Executive Branch Appointees
From now on, nominees can be approved by a simple, 51-vote majority.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Congress Suffers Some Blowing Pains
Also, Florida's Trey Radel is in some hot water.
Defense
Should Commissary Clerk Jobs be Classified as 'Sensitive' National Security Positions?
Lawmakers challenge proposed rules that could broaden definition of sensitive jobs, and legal ruling stripping those employees of appeal rights.
Oversight
Senate Committee Approves Homeland Security Nominee
Two panel members opposed Jeh Johnson, but he is expected to be confirmed by the Senate.
Pay & Benefits
'Desk Jockey' Feds Abusing Overtime Are Stealing from Americans, Lawmaker Says
House overseers call for heads to roll in wake of overtime scandal at Homeland Security.
Oversight
Partisans Clash Over Strategy on Budget Talks
Conference committee is under pressure to come up with a proposal before its Dec. 13 deadline.
Oversight
Senators Duel for Votes on Sex Assault Bill
More than 20 lawmakers have avoided taking public positions on competing proposals.
Oversight
Postal Reform Encounters Another Major Setback
Committee again delays vote on overhaul bill.
Oversight
Appropriators Warn Budget Conference to Work Fast
If a 'timely agreement' cannot be reached, the alternatives could lead to 'extremely damaging repercussions,' Republicans caution.
Oversight
Some Good Zoo News: Washington's Baby Panda Is Learning to Walk
National Zoo releases video of panda cub's attempted first steps.
Oversight