Oversight
Obama's New Budget Is All About the Midterm Elections
The president's proposal is packed with liberal ideas and includes few incentives for Republicans. That's exactly the point.
Management
Is Obamacare a Job-Killer After All?
The CBO says the law will lead to a decline in employment—but the drop will come from workers opting to work less, not from employers slashing payrolls.
Management
Why a Grand Bargain or Anything Else Won't End the Shutdown Soon
So far, there's been very little movement toward a resolution.
Oversight
Analysis: By Joe Biden’s Own Metric, the Obama Administration Is Failing
In Iowa, the vice president said he should be judged by whether the middle class was growing stronger. Is that really what he wants?
Oversight
Commentary: The Best Way to Guarantee Something Will Fail Is to Call It a 'Grand Bargain'
But Obama's latest policy probably doesn't even qualify for the name.
Oversight
Forget the Charm, Keep the Offensive: Obama's Aggressive New Strategy
Appointing Susan Rice as a top aide, attacking Darrell Issa, and fighting for judicial nominees show Obama and his allies don't want to make nice.
Oversight
How a 'Vote-a-rama' Could Be the Key to Funding Government
Senators hope the old procedure can help them pass a new budget.
Management
Joe Biden's 10 Best (Kinda Weird) Pieces of Advice
From shotguns to secret raids to dating, the vice president has some suggestions.
Defense
Why don’t Democrats love Hagel, and who would they prefer at Defense?
Lukewarm support from Obama's party for his nominee reflects trends in the progressive defense establishment that go back several generations.
Management
White House Crushes Death Star Petition, Nerd Dreams Everywhere
Citing costs, vulnerabilities, and existing space programs, the administration says it will not construct an enormous weaponized space station.
Oversight
Eric Holder, contempt of Congress and Fast and Furious: What you need to know
Initial scandal, executive privilege and more.
Oversight
Who is Mike Leavitt, the man leading Romney's transition team?
The former Bush Administration official has been tapped to lead the transition.
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