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.
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
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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.
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