Oversight
Boehner: House Will Vote to Avoid Shutdown in September
The speaker promises a short-term CR that would kick big spending decisions to the lame-duck.
Defense
Congress Thinks This Statue Is a Threat to National Security
GSA is in a battle with Congress to re-install it.
Oversight
Republican Critics Say Obama May Have Learned His Lesson From Benghazi
President earns faint praise from the GOP for protecting American lives in Iraq.
Oversight
On Veterans Affairs Fix, A Rare United Front for House and Senate
Members believe they can reach an agreement for a fast, bipartisan victory.
Management
Senators Reach Deal on Bill to Make it Easier to Fire VA Execs
Measure also includes provisions aimed at reducing veterans' wait times for care.
Management
Darrell Issa Says Kerry Won't Have to Testify on Benghazi
House Oversight chairman cited concerns that the secretary of State was using the hearing to avoid testifying before the Select Committee.
Defense
Eric Shinseki Is Out at the VA, Says Obama
The Veterans Affairs secretary submitted his resignation to the president on Friday.
Management
Senior Execs at the Veterans Health Administration Won't Get a Bonus This Year
Outgoing VA chief Shinseki announces the bonus ban during a speech apologizing for failures at veterans health care facilities.
Management
John Boehner: No Decision on VA Chief Shinseki
'Is him resigning going to get us to the bottom of the problem?' the speaker asked, as many of his members called for Shinseki’s resignation.
Management
VA Official: There Are No Secret Waiting Lists
While admitting problems, a Veteran Affairs official tells a House committee that Phoenix officials were just trying to improve access to care.
Management
Inspector General Confirms Vets Waited 115 Days for Care in Phoenix
Report confirms long waiting times for 1,700 veterans there and says the problem is nationwide.
Management
Boehner Says He Has No Confidence in Veterans Affairs Investigation
The House speaker says he's 'getting a little closer' to calling for VA chief's resignation.
Management
Obama Vows to Hold Veterans Affairs Employees Accountable if Allegations Are True
The president called reports of mismanagement of veterans' medical care 'disgraceful,' but stands by the department's secretary.
Management
Shinseki, Hagel Make a Surprise Visit to Congress as VA Scandal Intensifies
Trip to the Hill comes as several congressional Republicans call for the Veterans Affairs secretary's resignation.
Defense
'10 Million Man March' Recruits Several Hundred to Overthrow the Government
They came. They saw. They didn't quite conquer.
Defense
Even If We Find Them, It's Unclear Whether Military Forces Can 'Bring Back Our Girls'
A Defense Department official said Thursday that the Nigerian military is unwilling to take on Boko Haram.
Defense
Here Are the Republicans Serving on the Benghazi Select Committee
But it's still not clear if any Democrats will be joining them.
Defense
Republicans Have Created Their Benghazi Select Committee. Now What?
The House approved the special panel, with little Democratic support.
Oversight
House Votes to Hold Former IRS Official Lois Lerner in Contempt
Republicans take their campaign against the agency to the next level.
Oversight
Congress Is Quietly Moving Through Spending Bills
Two appropriations bills down, 10 to go—in the House, anyway.
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