Oversight
Play of the Day: Edward Snowden’s To-Do List In The Moscow Airport
The NSA leaker has some time on his hands while he waits to be granted asylum.
Tech
The Easy Way for the Government to Get Around Secrecy Rules Is to Change Them
Moving files out of reach and redefining common words are just some methods for keeping activity in the shadows.
Oversight
House Republicans Draft Their Debt-Ceiling Playbook
GOP’s opening move will be a ‘menu’ of mandatory spending cuts for Obama to consider.
Oversight
When Blocking Nominees Comes Back to Haunt Politicians
Some nominees thwarted by the Senate end up getting elected to the body that rejected them.
Oversight
How the IRS Made All Kinds of Groups' Lives Miserable
Congressional Democrats charge that the IRS acted inappropriately in reporting how it acted inappropriately.
Oversight
Progress Reported in Curbing Medicare Overpayments
HHS auditors call for software upgrades to reduce need for manual checks.
Oversight
IRS Official Seeks Immunity Before Testifying on Scandal
Her attorney dismisses committee vote on waiving Fifth Amendment privileges.
Oversight
The Republican Plan to Exploit the IRS Scandal (Even Without a Smoking Gun)
GOP sends lawmakers home with scandal-focused talking points, prepares August campaign.
Oversight
Top DHS Auditor Calls Allegations ‘Distorted’ and ‘Without Merit’
Charles Edwards takes break from vacation to deny charges of nepotism, abuse of power.
Oversight
Federal Prosecutors Hit a Winning Streak on Corruption Cases
Justice Department is posting wins.
Oversight
Why Americans Are Divided Between the Two Parties
The public likes Democrats more than Republicans. But it also hates Obamacare more than it loves it.
Oversight
Do-Nothing Congress Somehow Manages to Do Even Less
Just 15 bills have become law this year, compared to 23 over the same period in 2011.
Oversight
Analysis: Can We Regulate Our Way Out of Climate Change?
It isn’t his first choice, but absent a climate bill, Obama is prepared to fight warming through his EPA.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Immigration Bill Keeps Everyone Happy
Republicans and Democrats got what they want in the bill passed last week.
Management
Defense Whistleblower Protections Expand to Subcontractors
These employees for the first time can report fraud and retaliation.
Oversight
Divided Panel Decides Former IRS Official Waived Rights Against Self-Incrimination
Vote may be step toward compelling Lois Lerner’s testimony in targeting scandal.
Oversight
Top DHS Auditor Had Employees Write His Dissertation, Fired Dissidents, Complaints Allege
Senators investigate after receiving numerous tips.
Oversight
House Approves Whistleblower Bill for Military Sexual Assault Victims
Legislation strengthens protections against retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct
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