Management
Obama backs ambitious government but warns of limits on effectiveness
Government is a “force for good,” he says, but must be "leaner and more efficient."
Pay & Benefits
Spending cuts likely to trigger furloughs
Budget expert is not optimistic Congress will reach deal to avoid governmentwide cuts before deadline.
Oversight
Senior Democrats spar over maximizing fiscal-cliff leverage
Former officials and key lawmakers square off over how to work with GOP to forestall crisis.
Defense
Pentagon falls behind on requirements to assist overseas military voters
Officials question MOVE Act mandates.
Oversight
Van Hollen to GOP on debt: You built that
Maryland Democrat says he gets along with Ryan personally, but has deep policy differences.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Michelle Obama's Speech, DNC Diversity, and Twins
The First Lady's speech is the primary topic for comedians.
Oversight
Issa is not finished with Fast and Furious just yet
Justice IG Michael Horowitz will be testifying on the case before his committee on Sept. 11, he says.
Oversight
No More Solyndras Act would cost $1 million over four years, CBO says
Bill to revamp Energy Department loan program also would hold guilty officials liable.
Nextgov
Tweets peaked Tuesday as Michelle recounted Obama's concern
Michelle Obama drove the conversation surrounding the Democratic convention on Tuesday night, according to tweets-per-minute data supplied by Twitter.
Oversight
Obama camp disavows ‘government is the only thing that we all belong to’ video
Conservatives took to Twitter to denounce the video.
Oversight
Protesters, security forces clash in Charlotte
Standoff blocks roads that were not expected to be closed.
Oversight
GSA investigator was too aggressive at Nashville conference, memo alleges
IG accused of ‘jack-booted secret police style tactics.’
Oversight
Obama grades his first term: Incomplete
Just in time for the first day of school, we're treated to the talk of grading Obama's first term as president.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Eastwood's Bizarre Speech
The actor speaks to an empty chair as the RNC closes up shop.
Oversight
Analysis: It turns out Democrats could keep the Senate
A mix of factors has combined to give the party a fighting chance of holding their majority.
Defense
U.S. halts training for new Afghan army recruits
Move comes after string of "green-on-blue" attacks.
Oversight
Stolen Secret Service truck carrying Biden supplies recovered
U-Haul truck was stolen this weekend in downtown Detroit.
Oversight
Union group launches initiative to ‘save the EPA’
AFGE local stresses environmental impact of budget cuts.
Oversight
Chris Van Hollen gets a boost from Paul Ryan's rise
Maryland congressman will speak at Democratic National Convention.
Oversight