Oversight
Congress Sets a New Record for Being Hated
In a new poll, more than 80 percent of respondents disapprove of Congress.
Oversight
IRS Officials’ Paid Leave and Bonuses Questioned
Political targeting dispute keeps spotlight on Exempt Organizations managers.
Nextgov
Today's Vote on NSA Spying Is Vital, Whether It Succeeds or Not
Every congressional representative is about to go on record: Do they support data collection on all phone calls or not?
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Royal Baby’s Impact on Global Politics and Economics
The Daily Show looks at some pricey gift items for the future king.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Major American City Goes Bankrupt
Detroit’s economic problems mean comedy for late night.
Oversight
Americans Don’t Trust Government to Do What Is Right, Poll Finds
Negative views make it hard to recruit the ablest young people, analysts say.
Pay & Benefits
VA Senior Pay in 2014 Uncertain
House and Senate spending bills differ on proposed pay cut, bonus freeze for top officials.
Oversight
Moody’s Says the US Government Is Now a Super Safe Bet
The credit rating firm has upgraded its outlook on the US government's AAA rating.
Pay & Benefits
The House GOP Won't Defend a Ban on Veterans' Benefits for Gay Couples
In light of the recent decisions made by the Supreme Court, the House is choosing to withdraw as party defendant of the law.
Oversight
Analysis: Why The Confirmation Process Is Completely Broken
A refusal to just fix the process frustrates almost all the players.
Oversight
Justice Will Review Two Dozen Capital Cases Due to Flawed FBI Testimony
As many as 21,000 cases may have been affected by similar testimony.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Where Will Snowden Find Asylum?
David Letterman has a new suggestion for the NSA leaker.
Oversight
IRS 'Rogue Agents' Draw Bipartisan Praise at Scandal Hearing
Neither saw political targeting but both found application delays frustrating.
Oversight
Senate Confirms Gina McCarthy to Head EPA
Republicans delayed her confirmation for more than 130 days.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Continue to Press Pentagon on Furloughs
Legality of furloughing civilian employees at working capital funds questioned.
Oversight
Liz Cheney Pledges to Stamp Out the Last Remnants of Compromise in Congress
Cheney has said she will obstruct the President's policies and agenda.
Oversight
Bills Introduced to Create Government Transformation Commission
Bipartisan House and Senate plans would tackle inefficiencies in programs.
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Republicans, White House in Talks Toward Big Fiscal Deal
Country is set to hit its debt limit this fall.
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