Author Archive

John Maggs

Oversight

Analysts debate consequences of a $1 trillion deficit

Declining revenue and the soaring costs of shoring up the economy could push overspending into new territory.

Defense

Questions surround stadium security for Obama speech

Average security and scalped tickets put nomination event on par with a Broncos game.

Defense

Authorities play down plot against Obama

U.S. attorney refers to two men arrested as "meth heads" and not a "real threat."

Defense

Security glitch slows early arrivals at Democratic convention

Security officials say they are equipped to handle an influx of attendees on Monday.

Oversight

Bipartisan Prospects

One choice facing President Bush now is whether bipartisan achievements are worth pursuing.

Defense

University denied federal funds to replace hospitals damaged by Katrina

FEMA is only permitted to pay for repairs, but in some cases, starting over from scratch could be a better investment.

Management

How government plays the budget game

Even as they excoriate corporate CEOs for accounting gimmickry, members of Congress and executive branch officials cook the books themselves.

News

Treasury Department

News

The numbers' cruncher

News

For the 43rd President, it's ready, set, govern

It may be a myth that a President must make significant accomplishments in his first 100 days to be successful, but that doesn't change the fact that George W. Bush is under pressure to get off to a quick start.

News

Another management headache for the INS

Another management headache for the INS

News

U.S. shapes global approach to governing

U.S. shapes global approach to governing