Defense
Airlines oppose renewed push for higher security fees
Obama administration contends that the current fee only covers about 36 percent of airport security costs.
Defense
Senator lifts nominee holds, says issues being addressed
Tanker acquisition and FBI center were among issues concerning Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala.
News
Haiti response effort brings lessons from Katrina
An interview with Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen on the similarities and differences between the two relief operations.
Oversight
Damage Control For Democrats
Three things the majority party can do to improve its electoral chances in November.
Oversight
Murtha dies at 77 after hospitalization
Pennsylvania Democrat supported the original resolution sending U.S. troops to Iraq, but later argued for bringing service members home.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: DISA telecommuters can work just fine even with more snow
Virtual private networks and distributed laptops support the majority of the agency’s Washington metropolitan area workers.
News
Labor coalition raises questions about generic drug prices for some feds
Report comes as Congress considers regulation of pharmacy benefit managers in federal health plan.
Defense
Army bases face funding gap this year
Service leaders will shift money from other accounts to make up for shortfalls.
Defense
Lawmakers race the clock to extend surveillance provisions
Without deal, spy and intelligence-gathering powers will expire at the end of the month.
Oversight