Oversight
Play of the Day: The Gun Control Deal is... Disappointing
The Manchin-Toomey deal isn’t as strong as ‘Obama‘ would like.
Oversight
Sebelius Defends HHS Budget Request and Obamacare
GOP critics challenge the $4 billion hike the department seeks for 2014.
Oversight
Postal Reform Still At Least Several Months Off
As lawmakers seek to strike a deal, several key players are working on their own proposals, sources say.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Lassoing an Asteroid
Conan O’Brien and Stephen Colbert see NASA’s new plan and have questions.
Management
How Washington Ruined Governors
State capitals increasingly imitate the national parties.
Oversight
Bill Would Extend MSPB Appeal Rights to 7,500 Postal Employees
Measure would help USPS and employees save on legal fees, lawmaker says.
Management
Why This Is the Age of Small Government (Sort Of)
By one important measure spending is at a 50-year low.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Proposes Extending Fed Health Benefits to Same Sex Partners
The expansion is one of many FEHB changes suggested to lawmakers.
Oversight
EPA Nominee’s Hearing Is Just the Opening Act for GOP
Gina McCarthy, a tough-talking South Boston environmental regulator, expects grilling from Republicans.
Oversight
Quiz: Which Budget Is Right for You?
Mitt Romney, for example, would do best under Paul Ryan's budget.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Look Out, Iranian Military Cats. The Navy Has a Laser.
Stephen Colbert thinks the military ‘just got a whole lot badass-er.’
Management
Sally Jewell Confirmed as Interior Secretary
President and CEO of outdoor equipment firm is praised for management skills, commitment to conservation.
Management
Budget Winners and Losers
President’s fiscal 2014 plan tightens spending levels, but makes room for a few increases.
Management
Obama Budget Calls for Postage Rate Hike, Other USPS Reforms
White House seeks savings from postal agency's overhaul.
Tech
Tweeting the Fiscal 2014 Budget
Politicians, agency leaders, journalists and concerned citizens weigh in.
Defense
Obama Budget Pays for Military Base Closures
New BRAC would be modeled after 1993 and ’95 rounds, official says.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Looming Threat of Kim Jong-Un
Craig Ferguson and Conan O’Brien look toward North Korea.
Oversight
The Real Budget Action Won't Come Until Wednesday's Dinner With the GOP
12 Republican senators are scheduled to attend.
Oversight
It's Debt-Ceiling Madness Again. Why You Should Stay Calm (Sort Of)
Political climate has changed since 2011 standoff.
Oversight