News
Bush says 'leadership' is needed to pass immigration bill
President calls criticism that the measure amounts to amnesty “empty political rhetoric.”
News
Senate panel agrees to disclose earmarks in Defense bill
Committee and conference reports on the measure must list the name of the sponsor and the intended location of the pet projects.
Defense
GAO: Navy needs more contracting discipline
Bad procurement decisions hurt development of new Navy SEAL vessel, reviewers say.
Oversight
Governmentwide Hatch Act probe remains in early stages
Task force created to investigate potential abuses of the law at multiple agencies has yet to interview any subjects.
Defense
Panel backs whistleblower rights for Defense contractors
An amendment to the 2008 Defense authorization bill seeks to give contract workers the same protections as federal employees.
Oversight
Financial Checkup
Second-quarter fundraising reports will show which of the presidential contenders have been able to expand their contributions base.
Defense
Investigative panel targeting pollution at military bases
Probe will focus on Camp Lejeune, but could extend to other military-controlled hazardous waste sites.
Defense
Senate panel moves to scale back Pentagon personnel system
Armed Services Committee votes to repeal portions of the Pentagon's personnel system, amid rigorous lobbying from federal labor unions.
Defense
OPM pushes Homeland Security to move on pay for performance
Department has made progress on personnel reforms, but should begin basing pay on quality of work, report says.
Oversight
Lawyer for GSA chief argues investigative agency is biased
Agency should “disapprove” draft report concluding Lurita Doan violated the Hatch Act, attorney says.
Defense
Defense purchases of services rise sharply
GAO auditors say competition and contract oversight are important to secure best deals for the Pentagon.
Defense
Congress sends wartime funding bill to Bush
Measure drops timelines for withdrawing troops from combat zones, replacing them with 18 benchmarks for the Iraqi government to demonstrate progress.
Oversight
Agencies urge legislation to ease disposal of excess property
Witnesses agree uniform incentives and tools are needed; one proposal would allow agencies to keep a portion of the proceeds from sales.
Oversight
FEMA gives lawmakers list of nearly 4,000 sole-source contracts
Time period covered and value of the work unclear; House appropriators have written legislation prompting more competition.
Pay & Benefits