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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.
Senate backs holding TSA to standard contracting rules
Chamber approves spending bill amendment that would repeal the agency’s exemption from governmentwide regulations.
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.
Safety board criticizes FAA response to Kentucky crash
Agency should have issued new safety requirements, rather than nonbinding recommendations, panel members say.
Senators seek to hold TSA to standard acquisition rules
Amendment to spending bill would repeal the agency’s exemption from governmentwide regulations.
Bush invites congressional leaders to talk about spending, other issues
Democrats and Bush are separated by about $23 billion on fiscal 2008 spending.
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.
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.
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.
VA could save billions using e-commerce technique, officials say
"Expressive commerce” system already generating savings for large private firms, senators told.
Tangherlini Tapped to Stay On at GSA
Video: Stephen Colbert on the Census Bureau
Lawmaker: Don't Furlough Weather Service Now
Making Government 'Simpler'
OK Senators Leery of Unfunded Tornado Relief
Boldly Go Where No Fed's Gone Before
