Oversight
Here’s How Republicans Can Take Over the Senate
There are many opportunities for GOP pickups in states where Democrats are weak.
Oversight
Long-Sleepy Privacy Board Gets New Life After NSA Disclosures
Agency advises the president and Congress on the balance between security and privacy.
Oversight
How Long Could Obama Stay At the White House — If He Were Renting?
Zillow estimates Obama's current residence could be rented out for $1.8 million a month.
Oversight
Senate Republicans Prepare for Coming Fiscal Showdown
Mitch McConnell's team is selling his role as GOP dealmaker.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How Not to Deal With Obamacare
Congress is all over the place on the Affordable Care Act.
Oversight
The NSA's Future: A Tale of Two Committees
In both the House and Senate, the Judiciary and Intelligence committees will fight over the survival of surveillance.
Oversight
Senators Introduce Postal Reform Bill With Bipartisan Support
Legislation would allow for end of Saturday and to-the-door delivery.
Oversight
House Backs Bill to Rein in Regulations
Legislation requiring congressional review of expensive rules is unlikely to clear Senate.
Oversight
Issa Subpoenas IRS Documents, Castigates Agency's Chief
Politics of scandal probe disrupts hearing on fraud and identity theft.
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Play of the Day: How Edward Snowden Can Get Back Into the United States
Jimmy Kimmel has ideas for the NSA leaker, including posing as a mail-order bride.
Oversight
House Republicans Fight EPA Bureaucracy With ... Bureaucracy
Bill would add congressional oversight to the agency's regulating power.
Oversight
Bill to Prevent Payments to Dead People Clears Senate Panel
Bipartisan measure would expand agency access to Death Master File.
Oversight
What Congress Will Do Over Recess
Fishing in Canada. Island-hopping in Hawaii. A few town-halls, or 'sweet teas,' as one rep calls them.
Pay & Benefits
Panel Approves 1 Percent Pay Hike for Troops and Civilians
House and Senate lawmakers disagree on pay increases for military and Defense employees.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Who Was Bradley Manning Working For?
Stephen Colbert dives into the news of the verdict.
Oversight
Analysis: Boehner’s Passive-Aggressive Style Heightens Risk of Government Shutdown
The House has nine legislative days left after recess to pass spending bills and reconcile them with the Senate.
Oversight
Bills Targeting IRS Workers, Conference Spending Win House Approval
Proposals will move to Senate after winning bipartisan support in the lower chamber.
Oversight
TSA Tries to Put Reports of Screeners Stealing and Sleeping on the Job in Perspective
Lawmakers demand tougher action against misconduct.
Defense