Author Archive
Management
Tim Geithner Is Still Defending Himself to Democrats
The former treasury secretary is attempting to explain his side of the government's Wall Street bailout in his new book.
Oversight
Voters Hate Obamacare More Than They Want Immigration Reform
The Affordable Care Act remains the deciding issue in voters' minds
Defense
Sexual Assault Reports Are Up 50 Percent in the Military
Jump is likely due to increased confidence in the system, not more crimes.
Defense
Sexual Assault in a Bureaucracy: How Universities and the Military Fail Victims
Senator notes women face similar hurdles in reporting incidents on campus and in the military.
Defense
Two Senators, Two Different Lessons from a General's Sexual Assault Case
Case became a lightning rod during chain-of-command debates in Congress.
Defense
Convicted General Could Still Get Big Pension
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair, who was reprimanded and fined for adultery and improper relationships, is seeking to be allowed to retire as a general.
Defense
GOP Congressional Candidate Explains Why Military Rape Is Natural
Virginia State Sen. Dick Black, a former military prosecutor, is running for retiring Rep. Frank Wolf's seat.
Defense
Congress Won't Vote on How to End Military Sexual Assault
Senate runs out of time to vote on two competing amendments to Defense policy bill.
Oversight
Americans Have Had It with Obama and Congress
Thirty-nine percent approve of the president; just 9 percent approve of Congress.
Oversight
Most Americans Think Obama's Doing a Bad Job
Fifty-three percent of Americans disapprove of Obama, while 41 percent view him in a positive light.
Defense
The Military's Sexual Assault Problem Gets Bigger
Increased numbers are probably due in part to women feeling more comfortable reporting problems.
Oversight
GOP Moderates Organize Against Another Shutdown
Moderates in both chambers promise to speak up.
Management
HHS Secretary Won't Quit Over Rocky Obamacare Rollout
Many Americans have tried and failed to buy insurance through the exchanges because the federal website has so many glitches.
Management
Are You Smarter Than an American?
The Pew Research Center released its "What the Public Knows" study Thursday.
Pay & Benefits
Court Rules Veterans Affairs Must Give Benefits to Gay Spouses
Ruling cites Supreme Court's rejection of DOMA.
Defense
Fort Hood Shooter Found Guilty of Premeditated Murder
Maj. Nidal Hasan is now eligible for the death penalty.
Defense
Gitmo Guards Allegedly Mess with Prisoner by Giving Him 'Fifty Shades'
Prisoner said he was the subject of a "sort of disinformation campaign."
Management
House Committee's 'Jay-Z, Beyonce Bill' Seeks to Tighten Cuba Travel Restrictions
The provision is part of a $17 billion financial services spending bill that funds the operations of the Treasury Department.
