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Caution urged on border, immigration contracts

Demands could cause jump in spending, requiring care to avoid waste and abuse, congressional staff member says.

July 27, 2007 comments

Senate backs holding TSA to standard contracting rules

Chamber approves spending bill amendment that would repeal the agency’s exemption from governmentwide regulations.

July 27, 2007 comments

White House says Dems are trying to 'destroy' Gonzales

Press official says lawmakers put the attorney general in an impossible situation by asking questions about a classified program.

July 27, 2007 comments

Safety board criticizes FAA response to Kentucky crash

Agency should have issued new safety requirements, rather than nonbinding recommendations, panel members say.

July 26, 2007 comments

Senators seek to hold TSA to standard acquisition rules

Amendment to spending bill would repeal the agency’s exemption from governmentwide regulations.

July 26, 2007 comments

Bush invites congressional leaders to talk about spending, other issues

Democrats and Bush are separated by about $23 billion on fiscal 2008 spending.

July 26, 2007 comments

House panel probes charges of human trafficking in Iraq embassy project

Whistleblowers allege Kuwaiti company mistreated employees, but IG finds no evidence to back claims.

July 26, 2007 comments

Lawmakers seek disciplinary action against FDA official

House members upset by officewide e-mail in which assistant commissioner criticized testimony of fellow FDA employees at a congressional hearing.

July 26, 2007 comments

Other countries share U.S. government’s workforce challenges

Officials from five major countries cite two common barriers to improving their workforces: compensation and talent shortages.

July 25, 2007 comments

VA could save billions using e-commerce technique, officials say

"Expressive commerce” system already generating savings for large private firms, senators told.

July 25, 2007 comments