Oversight
Bill to Curb Presidents’ Post-Tenure Benefits Would Save $2.5 Million Over 4 Years
CBO scores bipartisan plan to reflect reality of modern ex-leaders' power to earn.
Management
House Chairmen Probe Power Industry Group’s Influence on EPA
Two agency officials in air quality office formerly worked with what lawmakers call “a secretive front group funded by utility companies.”
Oversight
Play of the Day: Julian Assange's Celebrity Advocate is Pamela Anderson
Does every issue get to have a c-list celebrity as its spokesperson?
Management
Watchdog Highlights High Priority Workforce Issues Plaguing OPM
The federal government’s HR agency lags far behind other departments in addressing issues on GAO’s high-risk list.
Oversight
Education Dept. Sued Over Blocking Access to Advocacy Group’s Website From Within Office Building
Alleged Wi-Fi block violates the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act, complaint argues.
Oversight
Another Grim Warning to Congress and Agencies: Your Fiscal Path Is 'Unsustainable'
GAO blames tax cuts and omnibus spending packages for rising debt and deficits.
Oversight
Watchdog: OMB and GSA Need a Better Plan For Shared Payroll Services
GAO says planners lack roadmap to monitor agency roles in switch to new software.
Oversight
Play of the Day: There Are An Awful Lot of Democrats Running For Presidents
Rep. Eric Swallwell joined an already-crowded primary field this week.
Oversight
Congress Is About to Ban the Government From Offering Free Online Tax Filing. Thank TurboTax.
A bill supported by Democrats and Republicans would make permanent a program that bars the IRS from ever developing its own online tax filing service.
Oversight
Several Agencies Fall Behind on Steps to Ensure Scientific Integrity
GAO gives good report for most in carrying out policies to prevent politicization.
Oversight
Watchdog Details Shutdown’s Damage to IRS Work During Tax Season
The 35-day lapse in appropriations exploded the correspondence backlog and left 3.8 million calls unanswered.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Further Examining the Barr Letter
Perhaps William Barr's letter was not as comprehensive as it could have been.
Oversight
FBI Director Touts Record Job Applications Despite Bashing of Bureau
Wray acknowledges Trump budget cuts, declines to respond to political jabs.
Oversight
Analysis: Congressional Oversight Is at the Heart of America’s Democracy
The Constitution gives Congress the power over the executive branch, which it's free to flex.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President's Beef With Windmills
Donald Trump does not like a certain type of energy generation.
Oversight
House Democrats Attack Interior’s 'Ill-Advised' Reorg Plan
Geological survey chief defends efficiencies that "make it easier to do business."
Oversight
Play of the Day: Cutting Health Care By Cutting Letters
President Trump had another misspelling in a tweet.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Closing the Border, In Terms Americans Can Understand
"Can you explain it to me in avocados?"
Oversight