News
Lawmaker to push contempt vote for White House officials
White House says standoff is unnecessary, offers deal that Democrats have rejected before.
News
SEC's suspension of anti-terrorism Web tool praised
Critics are concerned about incomplete and potentially misleading information on site that provides information on companies’ interests in countries that support terrorism.
Tech
Senator pans federal contract for traffic information site
Contract has allowed one company a long-term monopoly over data collection, Utah Republican claims.
Defense
Security bill negotiators settle two issues
Conferees agree in principle to let the Bush administration decide which agency should manage and disburse transportation security grants.
Oversight
Taxpayer advocate again raps private debt collection effort
Report comes as House panel backs bill to strip the IRS of the authority to outsource collections.
Oversight
Panel seeks advice on boosting diversity in senior ranks
Possibilities include training for women and minorities earlier in their careers, inclusion of diversity efforts in performance reviews.
Defense
Lawmakers to continue talks on massive security bill
Maine senator signals she will try to alter language on cargo scanning.
Defense
White House says report on Iraq surge might not be definitive
Press Secretary Tony Snow says administration is not just trying to buy more time.
Oversight
Controllers at busiest airports retiring in large numbers
New analysis shows breakdown in contract talks has led to jump in controller retirements.
Oversight
Union seeks mandatory bargaining over mail delivery contracting
Labor groups say requirement would eliminate need for congressional intervention; Postal Service argues existing avenues to address disputes are adequate.
Oversight
Lawmaker presses OSC chief to hand over e-mails
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., wants more information on any work-related messages Special Counsel Scott Bloch sent via a personal account.
Defense
Appropriators supply funds for alternate fighter jet engine
Pentagon officials want to cancel the second engine to save $1.8 billion in the international fighter program over the next five years.
Oversight