http://www.govexec.comen-usWed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2008/05/omb-director-lambastes-war-spending-bill/26929/Former Rep. Jim Nussle says without funding by mid-June government will run out of money to pay troops.Keith KofflerWed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2008/05/omb-director-lambastes-war-spending-bill/26929/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/01/bushs-plan-to-halve-earmarks-getting-mixed-reviews/26171/Executive order will direct federal agencies to ignore future earmarks that are added in report language rather than actual legislation.Christian Bourge and Keith KofflerMon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/01/bushs-plan-to-halve-earmarks-getting-mixed-reviews/26171/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/pork-reigns-supreme-at-both-ends-of-pennsylvania-avenue/25993/Presidential earmarks number 1,648 for a total of $16.38 billion, while Congressional earmarks total $15.33 billion.Keith KofflerThu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/pork-reigns-supreme-at-both-ends-of-pennsylvania-avenue/25993/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/bush-congress-should-pass-one-year-continuing-resolution-if-budget-talks-fail/25960/President signs one-week extension of existing CR, buying lawmakers more time.Christian Bourge and Keith KofflerFri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/bush-congress-should-pass-one-year-continuing-resolution-if-budget-talks-fail/25960/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/house-dems-accuse-white-house-of-censoring-federal-scientists/25914/Top officials said to exert unusual control over public statements of federal scientists on climate change issues.Darren Goode and Keith KofflerMon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/house-dems-accuse-white-house-of-censoring-federal-scientists/25914/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/bush-demands-vote-on-defense-funding/25864/President opposes legislation backed by Democratic leaders that would offer a schedule for withdrawal of U.S. troops.Keith KofflerMon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/bush-demands-vote-on-defense-funding/25864/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/11/bush-vetoes-labor-hhs-bill-blasts-democrats-over-spending/25733/President charges Democrats with trusting "the judgment of the federal government" over the "judgment of people."Keith KofflerTue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/11/bush-vetoes-labor-hhs-bill-blasts-democrats-over-spending/25733/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/10/bush-nominates-former-north-dakota-governor-as-agriculture-secretary/25627/Edward Schafer will replace Mike Johanns, who resigned last month to launch a Senate bid.Jerry Hagstrom and Keith KofflerWed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/10/bush-nominates-former-north-dakota-governor-as-agriculture-secretary/25627/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/10/bush-says-he-will-veto-three-bill-pileup/25619/President repeats his demand that Congress pass a "clean" Military Construction-VA Appropriations bill by Veterans Day.Christian Bourge and Keith KofflerTue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/10/bush-says-he-will-veto-three-bill-pileup/25619/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/10/administration-says-deficit-at-lowest-level-in-five-years/25494/President Bush uses the news to call on Congress to exercise fiscal restraint and not raise taxes.Keith KofflerThu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/10/administration-says-deficit-at-lowest-level-in-five-years/25494/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/10/panel-to-set-hearing-date-for-attorney-general-nominee/25451/Letter suggests Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., has abandoned efforts to obtain information from the White House before allowing a hearing.Keith KofflerWed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/10/panel-to-set-hearing-date-for-attorney-general-nominee/25451/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/09/talks-under-way-on-hearing-for-attorney-general-nominee/25384/Despite uncertainty over whether a senator’s concerns will be addressed, there appears to be a growing expectation that the nomination will be considered.Keith KofflerWed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/09/talks-under-way-on-hearing-for-attorney-general-nominee/25384/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/09/bush-dems-spar-as-vote-on-stopgap-spending-bill-nears/25363/The House is scheduled to take up a short-term continuing resolution Wednesday that would fund government programs until mid-November.Keith KofflerMon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/09/bush-dems-spar-as-vote-on-stopgap-spending-bill-nears/25363/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/09/acting-usda-chief-sees-seamless-transition/25343/Chuck Conner says that as deputy secretary, he was already involved in decision-making and discussions over the farm bill.Jerry Hagstrom and Keith KofflerThu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/09/acting-usda-chief-sees-seamless-transition/25343/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/09/administration-plays-down-report-on-iraq-benchmarks/25297/Report lists what it describes as evidence that some benchmarks represent "lagging indicators" of real progress.Keith KofflerFri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/09/administration-plays-down-report-on-iraq-benchmarks/25297/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/administration-panel-eye-compromise-in-tillman-case/25116/Committee wants to know when the White House and senior Defense officials learned the circumstances of Tillman's death and whether they withheld information from public.Keith KofflerWed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/administration-panel-eye-compromise-in-tillman-case/25116/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/top-political-strategist-to-leave-bush-administration/25058/Investigation will continue into whether Karl Rove brought political influence to bear in last year's controversial firings of eight U.S. attorneys, Senate Democrat says.Keith KofflerMon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/top-political-strategist-to-leave-bush-administration/25058/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/bush-team-dem-hill-leaders-still-eager-to-work-together/25046/That doesn't mean conflict won't boil up over issues like Iraq and the budget.Keith KofflerThu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/bush-team-dem-hill-leaders-still-eager-to-work-together/25046/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/senate-leader-says-there-are-no-guarantees-for-omb-nominee/25001/Full Senate is unlikely to consider Jim Nussle before August recess, senior aide says.Keith KofflerWed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/senate-leader-says-there-are-no-guarantees-for-omb-nominee/25001/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/07/white-house-says-dems-are-trying-to-destroy-gonzales/24965/Press official says lawmakers put the attorney general in an impossible situation by asking questions about a classified program.Keith KofflerFri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/07/white-house-says-dems-are-trying-to-destroy-gonzales/24965/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/lawmaker-to-push-contempt-vote-for-white-house-officials/24930/White House says standoff is unnecessary, offers deal that Democrats have rejected before.Keith KofflerMon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/lawmaker-to-push-contempt-vote-for-white-house-officials/24930/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/07/white-house-says-report-on-iraq-surge-might-not-be-definitive/24922/Press Secretary Tony Snow says administration is not just trying to buy more time.Keith KofflerFri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/07/white-house-says-report-on-iraq-surge-might-not-be-definitive/24922/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/07/need-for-next-war-spending-bill-might-be-delayed/24844/Administration official says money from last supplemental will be left after Sept. 30 because the funding came later than expected.Keith KofflerThu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/07/need-for-next-war-spending-bill-might-be-delayed/24844/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/07/bush-issues-iraq-report-as-senate-argues-over-strategy/24852/President indicates he will not make significant changes until a "more comprehensive assessment" is delivered in September.Megan Scully, Ben Schneider, and Keith KofflerThu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/07/bush-issues-iraq-report-as-senate-argues-over-strategy/24852/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/president-claims-executive-privilege-in-fight-with-congress/24821/White House counsel rejects request for subpoenaed documents related to U.S. attorney firings.Keith KofflerMon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/president-claims-executive-privilege-in-fight-with-congress/24821/News