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DHS technology chief faces tough questioning at House hearing

Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., says security breaches make him question Scott Charbo's "ability to lead the department's IT ...

June 20, 2007 comments

Bill aims to enhance independence of inspectors general

Idea of setting renewable seven-year term limits for IGs draws mixed response.

June 20, 2007 comments

Patience Wears Thin

Voters aren’t happy with Democrats’ progress on top agenda items such as immigration reform.

June 19, 2007 comments

Bush names new management, budget chief

Former Rep. Jim Nussle, R-Iowa, to replace Rob Portman, who's leaving for personal reasons.

June 19, 2007 comments

Computer security law may come under Hill scrutiny

Lapses at the Homeland Security Department may prompt broader questions about the 2002 Federal Information Security Management Act.

June 19, 2007 comments

IG: Justice inconsistent in reporting of data breaches

Department not fully meeting 2006 requirement that the loss of sensitive information must be reported within one hour, auditors find.

June 18, 2007 comments

OMB claims progress in disposing of unneeded real estate

New governmentwide database shows scope of problem, with $17.7 billion in unwanted properties.

June 18, 2007 comments

House deal on earmarks lets appropriations work proceed

Democrats agree to include add-ons for special projects up front for debate and votes on 10 of 12 bills.

June 15, 2007 comments

OMB releases guide for guarding statistical data

Guidelines implement a 2002 law and establish uniform standards for protecting sensitive information.

June 15, 2007 comments

House investigators seek Justice probe of NASA general counsel

Bipartisan request suggests top lawyer may have destroyed government records and obstructed justice in throwing away meeting tapes.

June 15, 2007 comments