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Stimulus bill includes battery of accountability measures
Good government group praises transparency and oversight provisions, but pledges to fight for enhanced whistleblower protections.
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Senators say new OMB should draft stimulus, work with panel
Republicans on Appropriations Committee say having OMB draft and present a bill would enhance transparency and oversight of the spending in the package.
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Homeland Security pick cites need to help state, local governments
Napolitano tells lawmakers that if confirmed, she would seek more funding for interoperable radios to assist in disaster communications.
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Navy picks Florida for carrier, leaving Virginia in wake
Proponents say move will address security concerns by spreading out fleet, but critics say it will be costly.
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Admiral sees difficulty meeting goals for fleet expansion
Navy official says procurement funding for fiscal 2010 is still uncertain.
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