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