Who is responsible for IRS scandal?
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House hearing may reveal more information about who is to blame. Lois Lerner, director of exempt organizations for the Internal Revenue Service, is at the center of the IRS scandal about targeting conservative organizations for extra scrutiny. She’s scheduled to testify Wednesday before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Federal workers who died on the job honored
FEDERAL DIARY | Earlier this month, Vice President Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry participated in the American Foreign Service Association ceremony, which honored government workers slain abroad.
AP, IRS scandals hurt all feds
FEDERAL DIARY | Even before current troubles involving the IRS’s targeting of conservative political groups and the Justice Department’s secret seizure of AP phone records, trust in the federal government was low. Current scandals will smear all federal employees, but provide lessons for other agencies.
AP case highlights whistleblower policies
FEDERAL DIARY | DOJ secret review of phone records gives federal employee advocates one more reason to doubt the Obama administration's full commitment to protecting whistleblowers, particularly those in national security agencies.
Bonjour, Congress!
A report finds lovely destinations like France and Spain were among the tops for travelling lawmakers.
Obama White House policy: ‘Don’t tell Dad’
Seems President Obama was just about the only one in town who didn’t know of IRS probe.
Scalia’s footnote funny
The Supreme Court justice cracks an obscure joke.
Same-sex marriage isn’t waiting for the Supreme Court to weigh in
HIGH COURT | Views are quickly changing across the country, but will that influence the justices’ ruling?
A chief justice not in the headlines sparks censorship controversy
College officials said student paper must get Supreme Court’s approval, though court says that’s not so.
Supreme Court’s usual teams change sides in some criminal cases
COLUMN | Justices are taking a deep look at Fourth Amendment’s protection against “unreasonable” searches.
Fine Print: The press and national security
The Associated Press leak investigation isn’t as clear-cut as the uproar makes it out to be.
In sexual assault crisis, brass didn’t act, so Congress may
FINE PRINT | The festering issue jeopardizes the military’s chain of command.
Fine Print: Nuclear shell games
Obama’s effort to reduce weapons hits one roadblock after another.
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FEMA puts boots on ground in Okla.
FEMA sent personnel including search-and-rescue teams to Oklahoma. Its disaster-relief fund still contains $12 billion.
Bonjour, Congress!
A report finds lovely destinations like France and Spain were among the tops for travelling lawmakers.
Group sues IRS for stricter tax-exemption rules
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed its lawsuit on Monday in the U.S. District Court for D.C.
Obama White House policy: ‘Don’t tell Dad’
Seems President Obama was just about the only one in town who didn’t know of IRS probe.
Low-wage contractors picket outside fed buildings
About 50 workers began day-long picketing at Reagan building and blocked traffic.
TSP investment fund again used for debt ceiling relief
The government once again plans to resort to a financial maneuver involving federal employee retirement savings pending an increase in the national debt limit.
Federal aid headed to Oklahoma
The president declared a federal disaster on Monday, designating federal funds to help Oklahoma recover from the massive tornado that tore through the state.
Trash talking at the Park Service
In a victory for the small-government types, the Park Service is outsourcing trash removal at some local sites — to visitors.
Should White House preview IG results?
How much should the White House know about IG audits before the results become public?
Improving cataract surgery outcomes for VA patients
David Vollman,an ophthalmologist, helped organize and implement a pilot project for tracking cataract surgery results that will lead to the creation of a national VA database.
Will no trash cans mean no trash?
In the Loop: The Park Service takes a novel approach to keeping America beautiful.
Justices will review whether prayer violates separation of church, state
Town of Greece, N.Y., almost exclusively recruited Christian chaplains to deliver remarks.
Fine Print: The press and national security
The Associated Press leak investigation isn’t as clear-cut as the uproar makes it out to be.
Tips for hiring STEMM talent into government
About one-quarter of all federal employees work in STEMM occupations today, and the number of people needed with these skills will steadily increase in the years ahead.
Crossroads thinks it was caught up in IRS targeting
A Crossroads spokesman said Friday that the group was probably subjected to special scrutiny.
Sapiro moving up to be acting U.S. Trade Rep
Deputy U.S. Trade Rep. Miriam Sapiro said to be taking over pending confirmation of pending nominee.
CBP presents plan to eliminate furloughs
A Customs and Border Protection official announced in an internal memo Friday that the agency had presented the plan to Congress for approval.
Rumsfeld’s Rules: ‘Leadership lessons’ on war and life
The former defense secretary opines on most all things.
Farm bills advance with reduced spending
The House and Senate are set to consider separate five-year farm bills that would cut billions annually from current spending levels after the agriculture committees from both chambers approved legislation last week. The Senate plans to begin debate on its farm bill Monday.
Same-sex marriage isn’t waiting for the Supreme Court to weigh in
HIGH COURT | Views are quickly changing across the country, but will that influence the justices’ ruling?
Report: GSA’s bonus system flawed
Inspector general criticizes awards and appraisal system for agency’s senior executives.
At Cincinnati IRS office, surprise over claims of partisan villainy
As details emerge in the scandal, those with ties to the unit ponder the bureaucracy, and the public vitriol.
Obama fills jobs under streamlined process
Streamlined federal job appointments process showing results.
GSA watchdog finds abuse in awards system for senior executives
GSA inspector general finds flawed awards and appraisal system for senior executives.
Labor nominee wins approval of Senate panel.
Thomas Perez moves to full Senate consideration after lawmakers voted along party lines.
‘A very big challenge’ lies ahead for Daniel Werfel at scandal-plagued IRS
President Obama taps a career budget analyst to serve as acting administrator of the IRS.
Federal workers who died on the job honored
FEDERAL DIARY | Earlier this month, Vice President Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry participated in the American Foreign Service Association ceremony, which honored government workers slain abroad.
In the Loop: Choose your scandal
From Benghazi to IRS to AP records, what might hurt the White House more?
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