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Bush vetoes Labor-HHS bill, blasts Democrats over spending

President charges Democrats with trusting "the judgment of the federal government" over the "judgment of people."

November 13, 2007 comments

SBA program skewered by Senators on fraud oversight

The alleged fraud involved faking the creditworthiness of would-be recipients of loans.

November 13, 2007 comments

Education hits roadblocks on bringing accountability to colleges

Education Secretary Margaret Spellings wants to extend the results-oriented approach of K-12 program to higher education.

November 12, 2007 comments

EEOC braces for bumpy transition to in-house call center

As contract for privatized center runs out, agency warns of reduced service.

November 12, 2007 comments

Efforts to empower weapons program managers must begin at the top

GAO report finds that when policy does not match practice, acquisition reform fails.

November 12, 2007 comments

Senators hope to put inspector general bill on fast track

Measure cites controversies over agency heads who allegedly interfered with IG independence.

November 9, 2007 comments

Democrats set up multiple fronts in budget fight

Defense bill is $9.8 billion above White House request, which would cut $3.6 billion from last year's levels.

November 9, 2007 comments

High-ranking Park Service official pleads guilty to travel fraud

Special agent admits to using a government credit card for nine personal trips.

November 9, 2007 comments

Conservative House Dems delay vote on Iraq funding bill

Problems arise with money attached to target date of Dec. 15, 2008 for redeployment of troops.

November 9, 2007 comments

Senate passes bill to increase competition in contracting

Unanimously passed legislation would limit length of noncompetitive contracts.

November 9, 2007 comments