Agriculture Close To Avoiding Furloughs
Sequester Hits Disaster Relief
Feds Respond to Oklahoma Tornadoes
Making Government 'Simpler'
OK Senators Leery of Unfunded Tornado Relief
Boldly Go Where No Fed's Gone Before
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Special counsel, merit protection measure advances
Subcommittee passes language aimed at ensuring allegations of discrimination based on sexual orientation are pursued.
New OMB chief to hold firm against excess spending
Despite $23 billion difference over appropriations, Jim Nussle says there is still time to avoid a train wreck.
Panel poised to curb OSC discretion in whistleblower probes
Bill would require agencies protecting federal workplace rights to report more often to Congress and to give complainants more information on their cases.
Bush nominates ex-judge to become attorney general
Michael Mukasey, an 18-year veteran of a U.S. district court in New York, has a conservative reputation on national security matters, law professor says.
GSA: Politics to blame for collapse of Sun contract
Congress needs help to gain better understanding of how contracts work and the roles of acquisition officials, GSA chief says.
Working group to stay mum on FDA consolidation plan
Lab closure strategy remains suspended as officials see if it would fit in with the panel’s broader recommendations.
Sun Microsystems quits GSA multiple award contract
Company has been under ongoing scrutiny from the agency’s inspector general and Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa.
Pentagon rejects Air Force bid to control UAV programs
Other services viewed the Air Force's efforts as a power grab and vociferously objected, stating that they feared giving up their buying power.
Bush signs lobbying, ethics reform package
Measure bans gifts to members of Congress and most travel paid for by lobbyists.
Staffing shortages slow vets’ employment counseling
VA and Labor coordination efforts hindered by personnel limitations, difficulty sharing information.
