Watchdog group questions report on information quality

Nonprofit group claims Bush administration published a skewed evaluation of a law designed to enhance the accuracy of public information.

• Amelia Gruber
• July 12, 2004

Amid fresh warnings, Homeland Security bill stalls in Senate

Democrats, Republicans can't agree on parameters for discussing fiscal 2005 appropriations measure.

• Peter Cohn
• July 9, 2004

Senate eyeing omnibus spending bill in September

Defense spending bill is the only one to be approved by both chambers so far.

• Peter Cohn
• July 8, 2004

GOP leaders face multiple hurdles on spending bills

Measures designed to limit administration's competitive sourcing effort may again prove contentious.

• Peter Cohn
• July 6, 2004

Five firefighting air tankers back on duty

Grounded planes pass contractor’s inspection and rejoin the fray in what could be a severe fire season.

• Denise Kersten
• July 6, 2004

Democrats step up demands for probes of administration, agencies

They are rediscovering a time-honored tradition of ordering "fishing trips" through all manner of bureaucratic documents.

• John Stanton
• July 2, 2004

Homeland Security seeks to boost citizen role in war on terror

Department announces technology initiatives aimed at increasing citizen involvement.

• Emily Wong
• July 1, 2004

Despite USDA efforts, info on mad cow tests leaking out

Agency tries to keep a lid on test results, but publications report details.

• Jerry Hagstrom
• June 30, 2004

Park Service official promises protections for whistleblowers

Deputy director releases memo on the same day that Park police chief files for reinstatement.

• Elizabeth Newell Jochum
• June 29, 2004

NASA realigns in response to commission’s recommendations

Space agency will consolidate operations on Aug. 1.

• Beth Dickey
• June 28, 2004

DHS agency to keep its name

Months-long effort to change title to ‘Investigations and Criminal Enforcement’ is at an end.

• Jason Peckenpaugh
• June 25, 2004

Measure encourages agencies to meet telework targets

Noncompliant departments would lose $5 million in appropriations.

• Elizabeth Newell Jochum
• June 25, 2004

Major federal employee union backs Kerry

The American Federation of Government Employees rally support for the presumptive Democratic nominee.

• Shawn Zeller
• June 25, 2004

White House to name new CIA director

Bush will select the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee to succeed Tenet.

• Congress Daily
• June 25, 2004

More airlines than thought shared sensitive passenger data

• Greta Wodele
• June 23, 2004

Report shows holes in cybersecurity plan

Study gives mixed picture of the Homeland Security Department's implementation of the national cybersecurity strategy.

• William New
• June 21, 2004

U.S. indicts CIA contractor for killing Afghan prisoner

North Carolina resident is charged with assault following the death of an Afghan prisoner, and the case could provide a template in other prisoner abuse cases.

• David McGlinchey
• June 18, 2004

Finalists for Service to America Medals announced

Medal honors civil servants, seeks to inspire next generation of workers.

• Elizabeth Newell Jochum
• June 16, 2004

Reagan remembered for hard-line approach on personnel issues

Opinions differ on 40th president’s personnel policies, but most agree his legacy is still felt today in the executive branch.

• David McGlinchey
• June 9, 2004

Washington-area federal employees eligible for unscheduled leave

Major congestion is expected in the Washington area Wednesday due to the caisson procession planned for former President Ronald Reagan.

• June 8, 2004