Oversight

Senate Tries to Stop Agencies from Paying Dead People

Bipartisan plan to publish taxpayer-funded scientific research also approved.

Oversight

Fish and Wildlife Wants to Talk to Famous Lion’s Killer ‘Immediately’

Congressional Democrats are asking the Interior Department to finalize a rule to better protect African lions.

Oversight

Long-Term Highway Bill Approved by Senate, Setting Up Negotiations With House

The chambers will try to split their differences by October, when a three-month patch runs out.

Management

Congress Bails Out the VA, Helping Avoid Furloughs

Senate approves House-passed budget fix before leaving town so department can keep hospitals open this summer.

Management

Senate Panel Clears Two for Troubled Chemical Safety Board

Push to fill vacancies comes as key staffers' administrative leave is extended.

Oversight

Suspension of G Fund Investments Could Last Until October

Treasury secretary Jacob Lew says he plans to extend "extraordinary measures" to avoid a default until Oct. 30.

Management

TSA Says It Will Retrain Frontline Officers By October

Lawmakers unhappy with the agency’s performance gave its new leader encouragement, but also a warning that things must improve.

Oversight

Clinton Will Testify in Front of the House Benghazi Committee

The GOP-led panel said the former State Department chief's public appearance in October has been finalized.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The 2016 Dream Team

Donald Trump tells a radio station he'd love to have Sarah Palin in his administration.

Oversight

House Decides It Should Be a Lot Easier for VA to Fire Employees

Legislation passed Wednesday also includes several provisions affecting senior executives’ pay and benefits.

Oversight

Senate Cybersecurity Plan Faces Hurdles

Significant issues remain for the proposed cybersecurity legislation, which is competing with at least two other issues for a vote before recess.

Oversight

A Fight is Growing Over Food Labels

The battles over country-of-origin and GMO labels have intensified in Congress this summer.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Obama's Adventures in Africa

The president makes birther jokes and shows his confidence on his diplomatic trip.

Oversight

Upton Looks to Keep Pressure on Senate on FDA Reform Bill

House chairman plans to meet with his Senate counterparts Tuesday.

Oversight

House to Vote Before Recess on Bill Making It Easier to Fire VA Employees

Lawmakers also plan to take up budget fix Wednesday to help department avoid closing hospitals this summer.

Management

Bipartisan Evidence-Based Policy Bill Passes House

Plan would create commission on using agency data to improve programs.

Oversight

With House Defiant, Senate Eyes a 2-Month Highway Bill

Neither chamber wants to pass the other's bill, so a 60-day measure has emerged as a possible fallback.