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