http://www.govexec.comen-usTue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/04/veterans-push-for-fixes-to-health-care-overhaul/31223/Law isn't clear on where TRICARE fits in, groups say.Michael PosnerTue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/04/veterans-push-for-fixes-to-health-care-overhaul/31223/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/02/census-chief-defends-super-bowl-commercial/30909/Groves says the ad will pay for itself if it prompts people to mail back their 2010 questionnaires.Michael PosnerWed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/02/census-chief-defends-super-bowl-commercial/30909/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/08/momentum-builds-for-postal-service-relief/29749/Both chambers of Congress have legislation in the pipeline to ease the agency's financial burden in the short-term by about $2 billion.Michael PosnerThu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/08/momentum-builds-for-postal-service-relief/29749/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/07/gao-costs-of-coast-guard-modernization-to-soar-by-2-billion/29507/Projected costs have jumped from $24.2 billion to $26.3 billion, and could increase further, analyst tells lawmakers.Michael PosnerTue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/07/gao-costs-of-coast-guard-modernization-to-soar-by-2-billion/29507/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/senate-panel-clears-321b-interior-bill/29420/The spending measure is $4.5 billion above the fiscal 2009 enacted level.Michael PosnerTue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/senate-panel-clears-321b-interior-bill/29420/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/06/energy-secretary-is-surprised-by-nuclear-disclosure/29290/Steven Chu learned from media reports about the disclosure of confidential documents showing the whereabouts of stockpiles of nuclear weapons and fuel.Michael PosnerWed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/06/energy-secretary-is-surprised-by-nuclear-disclosure/29290/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/postmaster-defends-compensation-wants-help-on-deficits/28826/Potter says bonus was based on his performance as the chief executive, high employee satisfaction and a reduced accident rate.Michael PosnerWed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/postmaster-defends-compensation-wants-help-on-deficits/28826/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/postmaster-general-to-face-congress-over-compensation/28804/With deferred compensation and performance incentive pay, John Potter's package came to more than $850,000 in fiscal 2008.Michael PosnerMon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/postmaster-general-to-face-congress-over-compensation/28804/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/07/energy-department-revises-cost-estimate-for-yucca-mountain-project/27259/Nevada nuclear waste repository will come with a price tag of more than $90 billion.Michael PosnerTue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/07/energy-department-revises-cost-estimate-for-yucca-mountain-project/27259/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/06/panel-votes-to-crack-down-on-veterans-grave-vandals/27068/Metal grave markers are being stolen from the grave sites of veterans either as an act of vandalism or to get the metal to sell to scrap yards.Michael PosnerFri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/06/panel-votes-to-crack-down-on-veterans-grave-vandals/27068/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/05/senator-accuses-fbi-of-retaliation-against-whistleblowers/26935/Iowa Republican cited two cases of veteran FBI agents who were transferred to lesser jobs and became targets of internal probes.Michael PosnerThu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/05/senator-accuses-fbi-of-retaliation-against-whistleblowers/26935/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/04/private-tax-collectors-under-fire-by-house-appropriators/26700/Legislation aimed at halting IRS debt-collecting program is pending now and has failed in the past.Michael PosnerTue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/04/private-tax-collectors-under-fire-by-house-appropriators/26700/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/intelligence-officers-call-al-qaeda-nuclear-threat-real/26622/Officials also tell Senate panel that they don't believe any terrorist organization has developed a nuclear device yet.Michael PosnerWed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/04/intelligence-officers-call-al-qaeda-nuclear-threat-real/26622/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/03/congress-pushes-to-make-more-information-public/26600/Senators want to change practice of slipping language into bills that preclude the release of information to the public under FOIA.Michael PosnerMon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/03/congress-pushes-to-make-more-information-public/26600/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/coast-guard-is-pressed-to-meet-security-demands-gao-says/26441/Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen acknowledges "significant challenges" related to aging assets.Michael PosnerThu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2008/03/coast-guard-is-pressed-to-meet-security-demands-gao-says/26441/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/justice-nominee-may-get-special-two-month-appointment/25991/Mark Filip, nominee for deputy attorney general, may get special accommodation because of the importance of the No. 2 position at the department.Michael PosnerWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/justice-nominee-may-get-special-two-month-appointment/25991/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/panel-oks-pay-hike-for-federal-judges/25944/Bill will now move to the full House for consideration.Michael PosnerThu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/12/panel-oks-pay-hike-for-federal-judges/25944/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/12/va-secretary-nominee-gets-favorable-senate-hearing/25886/Retired Lt. Gen. James Peake says he will fight for needed money for health care if confirmed.Michael PosnerWed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/12/va-secretary-nominee-gets-favorable-senate-hearing/25886/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/11/america-already-is-in-a-cyber-war-analyst-says/25819/Former CIA official cites 37,000 reported breaches of government and private systems in fiscal 2007.Michael PosnerTue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/11/america-already-is-in-a-cyber-war-analyst-says/25819/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/11/sba-program-skewered-by-senators-on-fraud-oversight/25734/The alleged fraud involved faking the creditworthiness of would-be recipients of loans.Michael PosnerTue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/11/sba-program-skewered-by-senators-on-fraud-oversight/25734/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/09/panel-votes-to-limit-justice-white-house-communications/25352/Legislation would only allow certain officials to discuss ongoing investigations, in an attempt to shield the Justice Department’s independence.Michael PosnerFri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/09/panel-votes-to-limit-justice-white-house-communications/25352/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/09/federal-disaster-management-plan-running-into-criticism/25271/Homeland Security officials defend the document, saying they will address specific concerns after a 30-day review and comment period.Michael PosnerWed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/09/federal-disaster-management-plan-running-into-criticism/25271/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/bill-to-improve-processing-of-foia-requests-advancing/25063/Measure would tighten deadlines for agencies to respond to requests and create an agency with an ombudsman role.Michael PosnerMon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/08/bill-to-improve-processing-of-foia-requests-advancing/25063/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/house-subcommittee-cracks-down-on-iraq-war-profiteering/24940/Bill approved by voice vote would establish criminal penalties for overcharging taxpayers on war or reconstruction contracts.Michael PosnerWed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/house-subcommittee-cracks-down-on-iraq-war-profiteering/24940/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/panel-to-seek-contempt-charges-against-bolten-miers/24949/White House, lawmakers disagree on whether a president can extend executive privilege to bar production of documents and testimony.Michael PosnerWed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/panel-to-seek-contempt-charges-against-bolten-miers/24949/News