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

Oversight

IRS Chief Defends Probe Into Unfair Scrutiny of Tea Party, Other Groups

Werfel says investigations must follow procedure.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Supreme Court and Immigration

A week of history ends after the immigration bill clears the Senate and the Supreme Court hands down landmark decisions.

Management

Senate Confirms GSA Chief, Two Top OMB Officials

Tangherlini, Shelanski and Deese approved by unanimous consent.

Oversight

EPA’s Auditor Hunts for More Man Caves

Agency’s own follow-up investigation has not uncovered any additional wrongdoing.

Oversight

IG Letter Undermines Claim IRS Also Targeted Progressive Groups

Lawmakers are engaged in a drawn-out battle over the extent of the scandal.

Oversight

Where Are All the Watchdogs?

Lawmaker takes issue with a 1,988-day vacancy in the State Dept.'s IG office.

Oversight

Senate Prepares for a Fight Over Sequestration

Democrats and Republicans divided over federal spending.

Oversight

Play of the Day: What is the Sexuality of the Constitution?

Stephen Colbert reacts to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act.

Oversight

How Killing DOMA Saves the Government Money

Results of a 2004 CBO study were promising.

Oversight

The New Front in the IRS Scandal: The Inspector General's Office

Critics question IG's impartiality.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Global Warming and Edward Snowden

The NSA leaker is in Moscow and Obama talks climate change.

Oversight

IRS Scrutinized Progressive Groups as Well as Tea Party

Lawmaker faults IG report for omitting this angle.

Oversight

Analysis: Why the IRS Scandal Needs a Special Prosecutor

Democratic and Republican cherry-picked findings aren't restoring public trust.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Where in the World is Edward Snowdiego?

The NSA leaker’s whereabouts are unknown.

Oversight

Senate Votes to Double Border Security Agents

Language is part of a larger immigration reform bill that faces an uncertain future in the House.