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Pentagon management of multiyear procurements questioned
Defense Department unable to justify savings from using contracts that do not require annual reauthorization, GAO finds.
Defense agency submits blast-proof budget request for White House communications
Proposal includes development of network for president and other top officials that could operate after nuclear blast.
Treasury looking at where rebate checks will go
Department analysis of estimated $112 billion in rebates show largest portion would go to Calif. taxpayers.
RAND study says U.S. lacks resources to defeat insurgencies
Report says government needs to invest billions more annually to improve counterinsurgency operations in Middle East.
Legal pros urge action against security contractors who commit crimes abroad
Panelists note sufficient jurisdiction to prosecute contractors but a lack of political will.
Federal Protective Service woes could threaten building security
Watchdog agency says a lean budget and staff reductions at FPS could mean less secure government facilities.
Congress, administration gear up for final budget battle
Democrats must deal with the White House if they want to get spending bills signed into law.
FDA still underfunded, say lawmakers
Despite president’s latest budget boost, some believe it’s not enough for agency to fulfill its mission.
Bush threatens to veto fiscal 2009 appropriations above set limit
Budget includes holding non-security spending flat, despite inflation.
Extra funds could help Social Security improve claims processing
SSA chief says workforce buried under avalanche of baby boomer retirement and disability claims.
