Oversight

Senators Begin Scrutinizing Homeland Security Nominee

Former chief lawyer for the Pentagon will face questions on authorizing drone strikes, immigration and customs enforcement approach and anti-terrorism policy.

Oversight

Senate Republicans Preview Budget Conference

Republicans are open to making changes within the spending caps in the Budget Control Act.

Oversight

Bill Could Stifle EPA Power-Plant Regulations

Coal state lawmakers want to require congressional approval of rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions.

Oversight

Va. Senator Asks Watchdog to Gauge Cost of Shutdown

Impact on federal operations and workforce still unclear.

Oversight

Chasm Between Competing Budget Plans Will Be Difficult to Bridge

A 'grand bargain' appears unlikely as conferees head into their first meeting this week.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Shutdown and Restart the Government

Plus, Saturday Night Live talks to "Kathleen Sebelius."

Oversight

GOP Lawmakers Push Faster Delivery of Healthcare.gov Documents

Issa and Alexander threaten to subpoena details on flailing health care website.

Nextgov

The Health Care Website Is Not Like Facebook

Comparing the two platforms, as one congressman did Thursday morning, doesn't quite work.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Everybody Hates U.S.

Obamacare and NSA surveillance-- it's all just a huge mess.

Management

Contractors Say Shutdown Forced Them to Reprioritize

Many companies received stop-work orders that might have been unnecessary.

Oversight

Issa: Let All Americans Into Feds’ Health Plan

Oversight committee chairman’s bill would open up FEHBP to all citizens.

Oversight

Budget Conference Committee Schedules First Meeting for Next Wednesday

Negotiators are attempting to reconcile fiscal 2014 spending plans.

Oversight

Play of the Day: A Nightmare on Wall Street

The screwed up legacy of HealthCare.gov, fake Tweets, and some risky dealings with the devil at JPMorgan Chase.

Oversight

Some Democrats Back Delay of Obamacare Mandate; Enrollment May Be Extended

Most Democrats are sticking to the script and emphasizing it is early in the registration process.

Nextgov

Issa Demands Details on HealthCare.gov Fix

Key Republican wants to know who was recruited for the ‘tech surge’ and what they’re doing.

Oversight

What Kind of Budget Negotiator Will Paul Ryan Be?

Conferees have until about Dec. 13 to come up with a new government spending plan.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Extreme Takeover, Tea Party Edition

Bro-surance, Congressional popularity, and that time the GOP complained about the Tea Party crazies.