Management
Analysis: Slashing Government Jobs Hurts the Unemployment Rate
Over the past three months, the federal government has shed 45,000 jobs.
Oversight
Secrecy Undermines the Ability of Congress to Function as the Framers Intended
The national-security state is removing important moral and strategic policy questions that face our polity from the realm of democratic debate.
Oversight
D.C.'s Role in the IRS Scandal Depends on What You Mean by 'D.C.'
Opponents are trying to link Cincinnati scandal as close to 1600 Pennsylvania as possible
Oversight
Eric Holder Got Off Really Easy at His First Post-Verizon Hearing on the Hill
The Senate committee's questioning about the NSA scandal was minimal.
Oversight
Analysis: How Obama Scandals Threaten to Kill 'Good Government'
Emerging narrative supports claims that Washington is intrusive, incompetent, untrustworthy and heartless.
Oversight
Commentary: President Obama Doesn't Welcome Debate, He Actively Thwarts It
When the White House says it values debate on balancing civil liberties and national security, it's being disingenuous.
Oversight
Romney Wishes Hurricane Sandy Hadn't Happened Because It Hurt His Chances
2012 candidate says the storm gave the 'president a chance to look presidential.'
Oversight
Play of the Day: Yes, The NSA Can Hear You Now
With the National Security Agency collecting telephone data from Verizon customers, late-night comedians take aim again.
Oversight
Issa's Pet Issue Brings Down an IRS Obamacare Administrator
Officials working on implementation of the Affordable Care Act may have taken improper gifts.
Oversight
The Republicans' Plan to Take Down the Consumer Protection Agency Chief
GOP could spotlight recess-appointed Cordray's 'personal defects.'
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Delicious, Dangerous Use for Drones
Domino’s new delivery system is just as scary as it sounds.
Oversight
Forget the Charm, Keep the Offensive: Obama's Aggressive New Strategy
Appointing Susan Rice as a top aide, attacking Darrell Issa, and fighting for judicial nominees show Obama and his allies don't want to make nice.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB Could Face ‘Unprecedented’ Wave of Furlough Appeals
Union encouraging members to challenge all furlough decisions.
Defense
Senators Spar Over Bill on Sexual Assault in the Military
Stark battle lines are emerging around efforts to reform protections.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Great Moments in Dance-Related Government Scandals
Late-night hosts focus on one aspect of the IRS spending scandal.
Defense
Military Leaders Defend Commanders' Powers Over Prosecution of Sexual Assault
Chain of command is key to cultural change, key Democrat says.
Oversight
Targeted Conservatives Detail IRS Delays, Requests and 'Intimidation'
Ways and Means probe of delays in tax-exempt applications surfaces agent names.
Defense
First Day of Bradley Manning's Trial: Linking Him to Bin Laden
A confused kid or a man hoping to undermine the war in Iraq?
Oversight
IRS Conference Waste Includes Speaker Who Paints, Audit Finds
TIGTA details $4.1 million gathering that took place in 2010.
Pay & Benefits