Defense

Congress quietly revises 'Buy America' rule for Defense materials

Restrictions stipulating domestic metal for defense hardware are eased from 2008 defense authorization bill.

Defense

Budget still in limbo as recess awaits

Second breakdown in as many years looms as Bush signals he will sign bill if war funds are included.

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Defense

llinois delays law prohibiting use of DHS employment verification system

DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff has publicly criticized the measure.

Defense

Military Health System debuts new Web presence

New site offers medical personnel, soldiers and families easier accessibility to essential information.

Oversight

Bush: Congress should pass one-year continuing resolution if budget talks fail

President signs one-week extension of existing CR, buying lawmakers more time.

Oversight

Source says Iraq IG searched e-mails to find press leaks

Ex-employees said they believed messages were reviewed to monitor their activities or to assess their loyalty.

Defense

Congress cuts funds for traditional Defense satellite programs

Conferees strongly support Air Force efforts to develop small, affordable satellites.

Oversight

Web site on federal grants, loans and contracts debuts

OMB says USASpending.gov will improve government transparency.

Pay & Benefits

Job Corps kicks off YouTube recruiting campaign

Labor Department training program tailors advertising to students.

Defense

Pentagon holiday decorating comes with restrictions

For three weeks a year, holiday spirit allowed at Defense Department offices.

Oversight

Congressman expects FDA to shelve lab consolidation plan

Insiders say labs the agency originally slated for closing have been neglected in terms of resources and staff.

Defense

Sources: FBI investigating Iraq inspector general

Some claim the IG and aides violated federal law by accessing e-mail accounts of agency employees.

Pay & Benefits

Last-Minute Tips

A checklist for those about to move on to the next phase of their lives.

Defense

House backs big increase in contractor oversight

Massive defense authorization bill also includes 3.5 percent military pay raise.

Tech

GSA information chief takes business approach to technology

Voice over IP, HSPD-12 and enterprise architecture top 2008 agenda.

Oversight

Current federal spending track called 'unsustainable'

Congressional Budget Office says massive increases in projected health care costs hurt long-range outlook.

Oversight

House votes to keep agencies open another week as budget talks continue

But Bush administration is withholding its endorsement of the measure until details become available.

Oversight

Lawmakers push for chief management officers at agencies

New positions would carry five-year terms; Bush administration management chief says they aren't necessary.

News

Contractor trade groups to merge

Professional Services Council and Contractor Services Association will join forces.