Oversight
New rules curb but don't end R&D earmarks
Numbers show $939 million in research and development earmarks in the fiscal 2008 omnibus budget bill, which did not include defense spending.
Defense
China’s largely inactive submarine fleet stirs
U.S. Navy officials and analysts take notice of country’s growing maritime power.
Oversight
Panel to probe FCC chairman's leadership
Bipartisan investigation will seek to determine if Kevin Martin bypassed procedures designed to ensure transparency in the agency's regulatory process.
Oversight
Defense contractors charged with bid-rigging
Baltimore man allegedly sold confidential data on fuel contracts to two competing European firms.
Pay & Benefits
Feds' political contributions increasingly go to Democrats
Political action committees are giving a greater proportion of donations to Democrats than they did in previous two election cycles.
Defense
Consumer safety agency to post inspectors at biggest ports
Consumer Product Safety Commission staff will focus on suspect shipments and high-risk products.
Defense
Homeland Security chairman questions value of color-coded threat system
System was created in March 2002 before the Homeland Security Department came into existence.
Oversight
Senate in no hurry to confirm Bush nominees
Last year's confirmation rate for political appointees was the lowest in the Bush presidency.
Oversight
The Enthusiasm Gap
The Republican Party will face an immense challenge if Democrats are able to negatively define the presumptive GOP nominee.
Oversight
Legal experts, labor leaders decry e-mail ruling
National Labor Relations Board lets employers block employees from using company e-mail for "non-job-related solicitations."
Tech
GSA awards software development pact
Contract for Public Buildings Service relies on innovative approach to reusing software programs.
Oversight
Contractors warned to expect election-year procurement reforms
Industry organization expresses concern about potential for burdensome legislation.
Oversight
Democrats consider response in Defense authorization showdown
At issue is whether or not the House can vote to override what the White House characterizes as a pocket veto of the legislation.
Oversight
Late addition of funds boosts Special Counsel probe of White House briefings
The investigation addresses whether briefings constituted a violation of the Hatch Act.
Defense