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Lawmakers to Pentagon: Plan for climate change

Defense authorization measure would require military planners to assess the risks projected changes pose for missions, and plan accordingly.

October 4, 2007 comments

Panel told State Department lacks plan to fight Iraq corruption

U.S. efforts to build up the Iraqi government's capacity are hindered by a lack of coordination, GAO chief and inspector general say.

October 4, 2007 comments

Investigators probe whether HUD chief steered contract

At issue is whether Alphonso Jackson lined up work at the Housing Authority of New Orleans for a friend.

October 4, 2007 comments

Game plans for spending bills become clearer

Democrats will use the pre-Thanksgiving period to send Bush domestic appropriations measures, saving emergency war funding for next year.

October 3, 2007 comments

House backs stronger requirements for contract building guards

Measure would prohibit the Federal Protective Service from hiring companies owned or operated by convicted felons.

October 3, 2007 comments

Army to consolidate environmental contracts

Critics are concerned that the overhaul will make it more difficult to address local environmental concerns.

October 3, 2007 comments

Whining Won’t Help

Criticism that National Republican Congressional Committee leaders are too optimistic and not aggressive enough may be misplaced.

October 2, 2007 comments

Labor-HHS spending bill might be next in clash with White House

Tactic assumes the bill is a political winner, even if Democrats lack the votes to override a veto.

October 2, 2007 comments

Watchdog criticizes State Department foreign aid staffing

Training is inconsistent, data to track aid workers is inadequate, and some employees are overstretched, GAO says.

October 2, 2007 comments

Legislators explore gray areas in security contractor oversight

Panel members question Blackwater executive's claim that companies already are covered under a variety of statutes.

October 2, 2007 comments