Author Archive
Defense
Obama Has the Speech, ISIL Has the Territory
Obama saw the larger problem coming, though the particulars eluded him (and almost everyone else in Washington).
Management
Analysis: Enforcer in Chief Must Reach Far Beyond the Power of the Pen
Obama’s phone calls and executive orders won’t move the nation. But legislation will.
Management
What the 50-Year War on Poverty Tells Us About Government
When five decades of spending hasn't caused the statistics to change, it's time for new ideas and new politics.
Defense
Analysis: How We Could Do More for Our Vets
We need to go into debt to pay our debt to U.S. veterans.
Defense
Analysis: Obama Appears at a Loss to Define the Way Forward in Syria
The fuzzy red lines and rhetoric blur what comes next.
Oversight
Analysis: Living With the Nuances, Ironies, and Flexibility of Sequestration
Now that sequestration is here to stay, we all have to learn to live with it.
Oversight
Analysis: Hysteria over fiscal cliff may spur deal
Americans won't let Washington drive the economy into a premeditated recession.
Oversight
Obama counters Boehner's opening bid on fiscal cliff
President insists on higher taxes, 'balanced approach.'
Oversight
Romney campaign denies acting rashly on Libyan situation
Advisor says tough criticism was meant to set in motion a larger debate.
Management
Decision to move Obama's speech inside sparks scramble
Officials say the weather left them no choice.
Oversight
Romney-Ryan Pros and Cons
Five advantages and five hazards the House Budget Committee chairman brings to the ticket.
Management
Analysis: If reelected, would Obama be able to govern?
President would claim a mandate smaller than in 2008.
Oversight
Analysis: Unfairly maligned solicitor general has last laugh on health care ruling
Obama called Donald Verrilli Jr. first to congratulate him on the victory.
Oversight
Issa letter hammers Obama on 'Fast and Furious' gun operation
Invoking executive privilege implicates the White House, lawmaker contends.
Management
Commerce secretary takes leave of absence
John Bryson was involved in separate traffic accidents in California over the weekend.
Management
Vice president again dumb like a fox
Biden cleared path for Obama to declare he now supports gay marriage.
Management
Michigan and Arizona: Bruising GOP primaries brighten Obama’s prospects
President is in better shape in both states, with higher favorable ratings than before and with an elevated profile among key constituencies.
Pay & Benefits
Standoff on payroll tax holiday extension continues
Top aides say the Senate majority leader remains adamant and will not relent to House GOP demands to appoint conferees and resolve differences.
Oversight
House speaker calls for Congress to continue work on payroll-tax package
Boehner says Senate Democrats should put their vacations on hold until differences are resolved.
