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Bush orders agencies to ignore earmarks
Move affects only those included in committee reports rather than the text of legislation; analysts question whether president’s overall earmark reduction ...
Bush's plan to halve earmarks getting mixed reviews
Executive order will direct federal agencies to ignore future earmarks that are added in report language rather than actual legislation.
Panel may issue subpoenas related to FDA drug approval
Move is part of investigation into whether pharmaceutical company knew of critical integrity problems in clinical trial data.
Task force takes global view of digital archiving
Experts say digital preservation to be a top international priority.
GSA inspector general says he's been cleared of misconduct charges
Complaints by counsel’s office dismissed by oversight panel, according to IG Brian Miller.
Bush seeks hiring preferences for spouses of veterans
In State of the Union address, president also pledges to eliminate 151 "wasteful or bloated programs."
Food safety czar pleads for Congress to take up proposal
FDA released food protection plan in November in conjunction with an HHS plan to address gaps in the import system.
Senators say White House plans to eliminate special FOIA office
Disputes would be handled by a new office Government Information Services Office within the National Archives and Records Administration.
New direction charted for wartime contracting
Added oversight, contract management needed to rein in costs, experts tell Congress.
Key House Oversight Republican likely to announce plans next week
Decision by Tom Davis, R-Va., on whether to seek re-election will be closely watched by federal executives and contractors.
Older Feds Aren't Playing to Their Strengths
Is It Too Hard to Fire Misbehaving Feds?
Americans Still Like the Postal Service
A Forced 4-Day Weekend for Many Feds
No More Tax-Cheating Feds, Senators Say
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