News
Signals Dems will block spending bill add-ons frustrate GOP
Oklahoma senator claims Democrats have slashed a program to detect and treat HIV/AIDS in newborns in retribution for stance on spending.
Defense
Defense officials share concerns on readiness of U.S.-based forces
Officials assure lawmakers the ongoing congressional debate over the Iraq war will not harm troop morale.
Tech
Tight budget pinches several agencies' IT spending requests
Several agencies received hefty proposed increases in President Bush's budget, but many aren’t slated for gains.
Defense
Federal Protective Service may cut hundreds of jobs
Positions, including immigration enforcement agent slots, could open up elsewhere within Homeland Security Department.
Defense
TSA chief defends rail, mass transit security measures
Democrats skewered TSA for failing to produce the comprehensive rail mass transit security plan mandated by a 2003 White House executive order.
News
Watchdogs say Homeland Security office has delayed probes
Office has not refused to provide information, but can take months to hand it over, GAO chief says.
Tech
Budget would sustain GSA auditors' role in pre-award contract reviews
The inspector general would be expected to work with agency officials to find “alternative methods” for completing the reviews.
Tech
OPM launches online management competency tool
The system would allow managers to conduct a self-assessment to determine strengths and areas for improvement.
Defense
Dems blast U.S. officials for wasting billions in Iraqi money
Coalition Provisional Authority did not track funds after dispersal to Iraqi ministries.
Defense
DHS agency to scour jails for illegal immigrants
Fiscal 2008 budget would grant immigration, customs agencies funding for staffing increases.
News
President’s budget pushes electronic retirement system
The Office of Personnel Management hopes to launch the modernized system by February 2008.
Defense
Budget signals troop surge expected to be short-lived
Supplemental request for fiscal 2008 covers costs for the number of troops deployed before announcement of new strategy.
Defense
Proposed cuts to first responder grants draw fire
Fiscal 2008 budget would provide about 35 percent less than Congress enacted for this year.
Oversight