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.
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Top DHS Auditor Calls Allegations ‘Distorted’ and ‘Without Merit’
Charles Edwards takes break from vacation to deny charges of nepotism, abuse of power.
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Federal Prosecutors Hit a Winning Streak on Corruption Cases
Justice Department is posting wins.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Divided Panel Decides Former IRS Official Waived Rights Against Self-Incrimination
Vote may be step toward compelling Lois Lerner’s testimony in targeting scandal.
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Top DHS Auditor Had Employees Write His Dissertation, Fired Dissidents, Complaints Allege
Senators investigate after receiving numerous tips.
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House Approves Whistleblower Bill for Military Sexual Assault Victims
Legislation strengthens protections against retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct
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IRS Chief Defends Probe Into Unfair Scrutiny of Tea Party, Other Groups
Werfel says investigations must follow procedure.
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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.
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IG Letter Undermines Claim IRS Also Targeted Progressive Groups
Lawmakers are engaged in a drawn-out battle over the extent of the scandal.
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Where Are All the Watchdogs?
Lawmaker takes issue with a 1,988-day vacancy in the State Dept.'s IG office.
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Senate Prepares for a Fight Over Sequestration
Democrats and Republicans divided over federal spending.
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