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Karen Lee Scrivo

Defense

GAO to probe cargo security initiatives

News And Analysis

Carry On?

Defense

Lawmakers seek to overhaul postwar reconstruction efforts

With the prospects of U.S. soldiers languishing in Iraq for years, some lawmakers are calling for better planning of federal agencies' involvement in future reconstruction efforts.

Defense

Senator seeks flexibility for first responders

The "one-size-fits-all" approach to awarding homeland security grants to state and local governments is not working and needs to be changed, according to the chairwoman of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee.

Defense

Reserves strained by war demands, lawmakers say

Members of the National Guard and Reserves—juggling their new missions in the fight against global terrorism and a possible war with Iraq with their traditional duties—could start bailing out unless relief is provided, according to a congressional delegation that recently traveled to Europe.

News

Does Congress need a 'consensus council'?

News

Panel bars delinquent taxpayers from federal contracts

Panel bars delinquent taxpayers from federal contracts