Management

Analysis: Confidence in Federal Workers Up Sharply After Shutdown

Poll shows new appreciation for feds after public opinion had hit a five-year low.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Premium Obamacare

Some late night comedians explain there are other reasons why the American people should hate Obamacare besides a broken website.

Oversight

House Committee Knows Name of Secret IRS Leaker

Law protects identity of employee behind illegal release of pro-marriage group’s donors.

Nextgov

FCC Eyes New Spectrum for Wi-Fi-Type Service

Sat phone company has tested the service with Amazon lab.

Oversight

Senate Postal Reform Bill Delayed 'Indefinitely'

Committee leaders face skepticism from Democrats, but still hope to move the legislation forward in November.

Oversight

GOP Moderates Organize Against Another Shutdown

Moderates in both chambers promise to speak up.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Failure to Launch

The numbers are in on Obamacare enrollment-- and they aren't pretty.

Oversight

Why Working Monday Through Friday Is a Tall Order in the Senate

Reid has a tough time getting colleagues on a busier schedule.

Oversight

Senate War Over Presidential Appointees Heats Up as Two Nominees Are Blocked

Move reignites a simmering fight over whether to limit the minority party's ability to hold up nominations.

Nextgov

White House Plans a Single FOIA Portal Across Government

The new Freedom of Information Act system could improve response times and reduce work for agencies and requesters.

Defense

Agencies Promise Security Clearance Fixes Soon

Senators promote their own plans to ensure increased oversight.

Oversight

Budget Conference: A Committee of Two?

Negotiators won't be formally sitting down as a group again until Nov. 13.

Oversight

Play of the Day: A Bugged Life

Another day, another struggle for Congressional favorability-- and politicians are losing out.

Oversight

Senate Confirms Personnel Chief Over Republican Opposition

Some Republicans voted against nomination to protest subsidies for congressional staff under Obamacare.

Oversight

Budget Negotiators Agree on One Thing: Avoiding Another Shutdown

First conference committee meeting reinforces other divides, sets up fight over sequestration.

Oversight

In Budget Negotiations, Where Are the Senate Deal-Makers?

Conference committee largely lacks senators known for their ability to broker deals.

Oversight

Budget Negotiators Will Carry Out Most of Their Work in Private

Curtain will close after Wednesday's inaugural meeting.

Oversight

Sebelius to Congress: 'Hold Me Accountable' For Health Care Website

Health and Human Services chief takes responsibility for fixing the glitch-ridden site.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Race to 2014

Ken Cuccinelli, Rand Paul, and Obama's ignorance: they all pose a few problems.