Oversight
Whistleblowers Blast NSA -- but Not Contracting -- for Leaks
Surveillance critics align themselves with Edward Snowden.
Oversight
Halliburton Will Plead Guilty to Destroying Deepwater Horizon Evidence
Company will pay the maximum $200,000 statutory fine under the deal, face three years of probation, and be required to continue to participate in a federal investigation.
Oversight
Analysis: Senator Julian Assange, Care of Edward Snowden
WikiLeaks head running for Australian Senate seat from the Ecuadorean Embassy in London.
Oversight
Commentary: On Spying, Obama Just Isn't That Into the Democratic Coalition
His alliance with House Republicans proves that partisanship isn't as all-encompassing as is sometimes implied.
Oversight
Obama to Nominate Caroline Kennedy as Ambassador to Japan
Kennedy would become the first female ambassador to the country.
Oversight
Sequestration, Furloughs Slow Down Review of Federal Regs
Cost-benefit analyses save money, regulatory chief says.
Oversight
Bill Phasing Out Door-to-Door and Saturday Mail Delivery Heads to House Floor
Postal overhaul legislation once again passes committee in party line vote.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Snowden is Biding Time Until He Gets to Leave the Airport
David Letterman talks to to the alleged NSA leaker. Sort of.
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