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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.
Giuliani’s Opening
Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani stands to benefit from the collapse of John McCain's campaign.
Appropriators put the brakes on FDA consolidation plan
Agency chief has argued that reforms are necessary to update technology and maximize efficiency.
Senators to nominee: Put ‘M’ back in OMB
Even with a battle over spending levels expected in the coming months, senators emphasize management aspect of OMB director position.
Is Your Privacy Worth 50 Foiled Terror Plots?
Postal Service Eyes Cuba
Tangherlini As GSA's Mr. Fix-It?
Lew Cleans Up Signature for the Nation's Currency
The Plan to Open More Military Jobs to Women
Should Leaders Ever Lie?
