Oversight

Scramble likely for seats on House Armed Services Committee

As many as seven slots have opened up on the high-profile panel.

Oversight

Lieberman meets Reid, does not relinquish chairmanship

Democratic Caucus will discuss the Connecticut senator’s fate during the lame duck session.

Defense

Immigration services bureau awards major IT task order

Homeland Security agency aims to improve e-filing process for those seeking U.S. citizenship.

Oversight

Emanuel accepts White House chief of staff job

Illinois representative is chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.

Oversight

California Republican seeks ranking Government Reform post

Rep. Darrell Issa announces bid to succeed Virginia Rep. Tom Davis as top Republican on key House committee.

Oversight

Obama announces transition team

Senior aides and advisers include campaign staff and former Clinton administration officials.

Oversight

Congratulating Obama, Bush foresees 'period of change'

President praises Americans on "history that was made yesterday."

Oversight

Waxman to vie for energy panel leadership

California Democrat is currently chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Oversight

Analysis: Congratulations, President-Elect Obama. Now Reach Out to Senior Executives.

Advice for the incoming administration on working with the career federal officials who will help lead the effort to implement his initiatives.

Oversight

Senate majority leader, Lieberman to meet

Discussion will focus on the future of Connecticut senator's chairmanship of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Oversight

GAO: Interior should encourage faster oil and gas drilling on federal land

Energy companies developed only a fraction of leases issued during a 10-year period, audit agency finds.

Oversight

Democrats solidify hold on Congress

Increases probably will not be large enough for the Democratic majority to steamroll over some of the difficult legislative challenges it will face in the 111th Congress.

Oversight

Most civil service lawmakers win reelection

Republican on House oversight panel and advocate for federal employee benefits is defeated.

Oversight

Obama sweeps to victory; gets chance to deliver on reform promises

Incoming 44th president has said he will “make government cool again” through greater public participation and openness.

Oversight

Preparing for the Transition: What Appointees Want

Five ways career employees can please their new bosses, from the perspective of a 31-year public servant.

Oversight

Homeland Security remains at forefront of the transition

TSA Deputy Administrator Gale Rossides dicusses the department's preparations for the next administration.

Oversight

Leap of Faith

An Obama administration could be very different from past Democratic administrations.

Oversight

Agencies end fiscal 2008 with higher management marks

Scores improve in making services more efficient and measuring program performance.

Oversight

President-elect must move quickly on transition

Academic says next commander in chief should learn from successes and missteps of his predecessors.

Defense

Air Force opens office to manage nuclear mission

New directorate marks the latest organizational change as service seeks to rebuild nuclear expertise.