Government Executive - Authors - Greta Wodelehttp://www.govexec.comen-usThu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500House, Senate look to wrap up 109th Congress next weekhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/11/house-senate-look-to-wrap-up-109th-congress-next-week/23227/Neither chamber appears to have the appetite to finish outstanding spending measures this year.Mark Wegner and Greta WodeleThu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/11/house-senate-look-to-wrap-up-109th-congress-next-week/23227/NewsLame duck session likely to last until at least mid-Decemberhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/11/lame-duck-session-likely-to-last-until-at-least-mid-december/23114/Leaders are working on an agreement to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government running until Dec. 8.Keith Koffler and Greta WodeleThu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/11/lame-duck-session-likely-to-last-until-at-least-mid-december/23114/NewsBorder fence vote could require Saturday Senate sessionhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/09/border-fence-vote-could-require-saturday-senate-session/22829/Democrats express little hesitation to run down the clock on the border fence measure.Christian Bourge and Greta WodeleThu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/09/border-fence-vote-could-require-saturday-senate-session/22829/DefenseSenate Dems unveil plans for nationwide hearings on Iraqhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/09/senate-dems-unveil-plans-for-nationwide-hearings-on-iraq/22746/Republicans pounced on Democrats' plans, saying they were planning campaign events to try to court voters.Greta WodeleWed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/09/senate-dems-unveil-plans-for-nationwide-hearings-on-iraq/22746/DefenseGOP mulls perils of immigration fighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/05/gop-mulls-perils-of-immigration-fight/21834/House Republicans keep focus on border security and remain reluctant to back President Bush’s call for a temporary worker program.Susan Davis and Greta WodeleWed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/05/gop-mulls-perils-of-immigration-fight/21834/DefenseSenate to debate war funding next weekhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/04/senate-to-debate-war-funding-next-week/21631/Fiscal conservatives have objected to bill’s $106.5 billion price tag.Susan Davis and Greta WodeleThu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/04/senate-to-debate-war-funding-next-week/21631/DefenseSenator seeks Bush’s help controlling supplemental spendinghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/04/senator-seeks-bushs-help-controlling-supplemental-spending/21621/Bill currently exceeds White House request for extra 2006 funding by $14.3 billion.Peter Cohn and Greta WodeleWed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/04/senator-seeks-bushs-help-controlling-supplemental-spending/21621/NewsLawmakers map strategies for immigration debate next weekhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/03/lawmakers-map-strategies-for-immigration-debate-next-week/21441/Senate debate on an enforcement and border security measure is slated to begin Tuesday.Greta WodeleFri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/03/lawmakers-map-strategies-for-immigration-debate-next-week/21441/DefenseSenator announces plan for U.S. entity to run portshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/03/senator-announces-plan-for-us-entity-to-run-ports/21334/Opponents of ports deal say new development is promising, but needs more review.Keith Koffler and Greta WodeleThu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/03/senator-announces-plan-for-us-entity-to-run-ports/21334/NewsMayors vent over changes in homeland security grantshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/mayors-vent-over-changes-in-homeland-security-grants/21041/Local officials encourage DHS to clearly outline the administration’s priorities for grant money so cities are in a stronger position to compete.Greta WodeleFri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/mayors-vent-over-changes-in-homeland-security-grants/21041/DefenseBureaucracy hinders 9/11 commission recommendationshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/bureaucracy-hinders-911-commission-recommendations/20959/Congressional resistance and lack of funding also slow implementation of panel's recommended reforms.Shane Harris and Greta WodeleFri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/bureaucracy-hinders-911-commission-recommendations/20959/DefenseInsurance industry debates federal role in disaster coveragehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/insurance-industry-debates-federal-role-in-disaster-coverage/20968/Some do not think the government should serve as a backstop.Greta WodeleFri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/insurance-industry-debates-federal-role-in-disaster-coverage/20968/DefenseDHS seeks to outsource identification systemhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/dhs-seeks-to-outsource-identification-system/20945/Plans could prompt criticism from privacy rights advocates and some lawmakers.Greta WodeleTue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/dhs-seeks-to-outsource-identification-system/20945/DefenseSenate homeland security leaders sketch 2006 agendahttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/senate-homeland-security-leaders-sketch-2006-agenda/20936/Committee may recommend legislation to reorganize the Federal Emergency Management Agenda.Greta WodeleMon, 09 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/senate-homeland-security-leaders-sketch-2006-agenda/20936/DefenseTSA seeks business plans for frequent flier programhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/01/tsa-seeks-business-plans-for-frequent-flier-program/20925/Companies asked to submit models for nationwide registered traveler program by the end of this month.Greta WodeleFri, 06 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/01/tsa-seeks-business-plans-for-frequent-flier-program/20925/NewsHomeland Security seeks proposals for border technologyhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/homeland-security-seeks-proposals-for-border-technology/20900/Bureau on hunt for mobile detection devices to assist border patrol officers.Greta WodeleThu, 05 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/01/homeland-security-seeks-proposals-for-border-technology/20900/DefenseGroups differ on countering shoulder-fired missile threathttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/12/groups-differ-on-countering-shoulder-fired-missile-threat/20799/Airline industry representative, defense contractors square off over what government should do to protect commercial airplanes.Greta WodeleFri, 09 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/12/groups-differ-on-countering-shoulder-fired-missile-threat/20799/DefenseFEMA officials: Military delayed Superdome evacuationhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/12/fema-officials-military-delayed-superdome-evacuation/20791/Agency official in New Orleans said he constantly had to "rein in" Defense officials who wanted to take control of relief operations.Greta WodeleThu, 08 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/12/fema-officials-military-delayed-superdome-evacuation/20791/DefenseCongress settles dispute over Snow's Secret Service detailhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/12/congress-settles-dispute-over-snows-secret-service-detail/20754/Treasury Department -- accustomed to free protection for its secretary-- will now need to pick up the tab.Greta WodeleWed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/12/congress-settles-dispute-over-snows-secret-service-detail/20754/DefensePanel proposes wider use of private baggage screenershttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/12/panel-proposes-wider-use-of-private-baggage-screeners/20765/Bill would give airport owners a way around cap on federal screeners.Greta WodeleWed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/12/panel-proposes-wider-use-of-private-baggage-screeners/20765/DefensePanel offers framework for airline passenger pre-screening planhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/12/panel-offers-framework-for-airline-passenger-pre-screening-plan/20753/Panel says Homeland Security Department should narrowly focus Secure Flight program.Greta WodeleTue, 06 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/12/panel-offers-framework-for-airline-passenger-pre-screening-plan/20753/DefenseInvestigators to shed new light on military’s role in Katrina responsehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/12/investigators-to-shed-new-light-on-militarys-role-in-katrina-response/20733/Congressional team may also suggest restructuring of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Greta WodeleFri, 02 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/12/investigators-to-shed-new-light-on-militarys-role-in-katrina-response/20733/NewsFAA restrictions bar wider use of drones to patrol borderhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/11/faa-restrictions-bar-wider-use-of-drones-to-patrol-border/20717/After more than two years of negotiations, Homeland Security secures deal to fly one drone in the Tucson, Ariz., area.Greta WodeleWed, 30 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/11/faa-restrictions-bar-wider-use-of-drones-to-patrol-border/20717/DefenseCongress OKs funds to fortify planes against attackhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/11/congress-oks-funds-to-fortify-planes-against-attack/20689/But House lawmakers said preliminary results of program "are not entirely encouraging."Greta WodeleTue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/11/congress-oks-funds-to-fortify-planes-against-attack/20689/DefenseFBI's cyber division wins key backing in Congresshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/11/fbis-cyber-division-wins-key-backing-in-congress/20638/Senate appropriators restore $20 million in fiscal 2006 funding for the agents that agency had sought to cut.Greta WodeleMon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/11/fbis-cyber-division-wins-key-backing-in-congress/20638/News