http://www.govexec.comen-usMon, 17 Sep 2012 16:31:07 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/senator-congress-can-deal-fiiscal-cliff/58163/But 'nothing serious' will happen until after the election, majority whip says.Juliana Gruenwald, National JournalMon, 17 Sep 2012 16:31:07 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/senator-congress-can-deal-fiiscal-cliff/58163/OversightSen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/06/new-data-show-obama-ahead-social-media-race/56279/President is leading Mitt Romney in online user engagement.Juliana Gruenwald, National JournalThu, 14 Jun 2012 16:36:11 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/06/new-data-show-obama-ahead-social-media-race/56279/TechnologyCharles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/aclu-sues-to-block-searches-of-electronic-devices/32289/Lawsuit against the Homeland Security Department claims border policy violates First and Fourth amendments.Juliana GruenwaldTue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/aclu-sues-to-block-searches-of-electronic-devices/32289/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/07/gop-lawmakers-skewer-interior-chief-on-drilling-oversight/31985/The Obama administration had more than a year to try to fix known problems, Republicans note.Juliana GruenwaldFri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/07/gop-lawmakers-skewer-interior-chief-on-drilling-oversight/31985/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/07/fiscal-2011-spending-for-housing-transportation-draws-gop-attacks/31840/Bill that ultimately cleared House panel would provide $67.4 billion in discretionary spending -- $1.3 billion below president's proposal.Juliana GruenwaldThu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/07/fiscal-2011-spending-for-housing-transportation-draws-gop-attacks/31840/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/06/pto-teams-with-google-on-database/31650/Move is part of the agency's efforts to comply with President Obama's open government initiative.Juliana GruenwaldWed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/06/pto-teams-with-google-on-database/31650/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/05/industry-coalition-opposes-pto-fee-bill/31531/Group objects to legislation on grounds that it does not include a provision prohibiting agency funds from being diverted for other government programs.Juliana GruenwaldMon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/05/industry-coalition-opposes-pto-fee-bill/31531/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/05/watchdog-calls-for-drug-marketing-scrutiny/31486/Concerns include whether adequate safeguards exist to protect people if firms use personal information to target drug-related online ads at consumers.Juliana GruenwaldMon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/05/watchdog-calls-for-drug-marketing-scrutiny/31486/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/05/house-panel-mulls-separate-patent-bill/31453/Potential legislation would give PTO fee-setting authority and bar Congress from diverting PTO funds to other uses.Juliana GruenwaldWed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/05/house-panel-mulls-separate-patent-bill/31453/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/03/sec-chief-backs-self-funding/31076/Plan would allow the commission to retain the fees it collects.Juliana GruenwaldWed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/03/sec-chief-backs-self-funding/31076/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/01/patent-and-trademark-office-seeks-ok-to-spend-higher-fee-income/30616/Agency will be forced to operate on a "bare-bones budget" that would not allow adequate hiring, unless it receives more funds, chief says.Juliana GruenwaldWed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/01/patent-and-trademark-office-seeks-ok-to-spend-higher-fee-income/30616/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/interior-secretary-cancels-royalty-in-kind-program/29956/Controversial program has been criticized for lax enforcement that has cost the federal government tens of millions of dollars.Juliana GruenwaldWed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/interior-secretary-cancels-royalty-in-kind-program/29956/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/07/postal-service-health-is-still-a-concern/29664/Lawmakers worry about potential disruption to communities resulting from a switch to five-day delivery and post office closures.Juliana GruenwaldThu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/07/postal-service-health-is-still-a-concern/29664/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/05/witnesses-back-efforts-to-make-fema-an-independent-agency/29174/Emergency management veterans say placing the agency in the Homeland Security Department starved it of resources and decision-making power.Juliana GruenwaldFri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/05/witnesses-back-efforts-to-make-fema-an-independent-agency/29174/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/02/report-calls-for-better-management-at-sec/28549/Chamber of Commerce recommendations focus on strengthening the structure and oversight of the agency.Juliana GruenwaldWed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/02/report-calls-for-better-management-at-sec/28549/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/09/senate-panel-approves-policies-for-release-of-sensitive-documents/27752/Bill would establish a Controlled Unclassified Information Office within the National Archives and Records Administration.Juliana Gruenwald and Terry KivlanFri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/09/senate-panel-approves-policies-for-release-of-sensitive-documents/27752/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/09/grant-program-approved-to-preserve-presidential-documents/27753/Amendment would allow the National Archives to publish the founding fathers' documents online.Juliana Gruenwald and Terry KivlanFri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/09/grant-program-approved-to-preserve-presidential-documents/27753/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/09/homeland-security-officials-defend-virtual-border-fence-program/27636/Customs and Border Protection chief tells lawmakers delay is better than hasty implementation.Juliana GruenwaldThu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/09/homeland-security-officials-defend-virtual-border-fence-program/27636/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/09/power-grid-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-committee-told/27641/Legislation is aimed at giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more authority to require compliance with security standards and issue emergency orders.Juliana GruenwaldThu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/09/power-grid-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-committee-told/27641/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/07/house-panel-approves-chemical-security-bill/22369/Measure would allow DHS to regulate plants and would require the department to place them into one of four risk-based tiers.Juliana GruenwaldMon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/07/house-panel-approves-chemical-security-bill/22369/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/07/panel-moves-bill-to-deal-with-pandemic-health-disasters/22297/Measure would make the secretary of HHS the lead federal official responsible for public health and medical responses to emergencies.Juliana GruenwaldThu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/07/panel-moves-bill-to-deal-with-pandemic-health-disasters/22297/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2006/06/house-committee-oks-standards-for-security-tools-training/22047/Measure also would require DHS to create a program for transferring to the private sector terrorism and disaster response technology developed with federal funding.Juliana GruenwaldWed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2006/06/house-committee-oks-standards-for-security-tools-training/22047/Technologyhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/05/senate-banking-panel-approves-flood-insurance-bill/21918/Bill would create a mandatory reserve fund to provide funding to help pay future claims without seeking additional money from the federal government.Juliana GruenwaldThu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/05/senate-banking-panel-approves-flood-insurance-bill/21918/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/05/house-panels-ok-conflicting-plans-to-fix-fema/21840/One measure would make the agency independent again; other would keep it within the Homeland Security Department.Juliana Gruenwald and Christian BourgeWed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/05/house-panels-ok-conflicting-plans-to-fix-fema/21840/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/09/leaders-rap-poor-communication-in-disaster-response/20303/Incompatible communications and of a lack of information being shared with affected communities hindered rescue efforts.Juliana GruenwaldWed, 28 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/09/leaders-rap-poor-communication-in-disaster-response/20303/Defense