Defense
Government flunks annual audit, again
Accounting problems at the Pentagon muddy the overall financial picture for the ninth year.
Defense
House panel seeks Katrina records
Special committee on hurricane response subpoenas Pentagon, awaits more information from White House.
News
Key MSPB vacancy closer to being filled
Senate panel approves nomination of third and final member of Merit Systems Protection Board.
Tech
Patent office launching massive telework program
Agency plans to train 500 employees a year to work away from the office.
Defense
House bill sets up corporation for Katrina redevelopment
Measure also would direct the spending of $17 billion already appropriated for hurricane relief to rebuilding communities and providing temporary housing for evacuees.
Defense
House chairman accepts anti-torture provisions of Defense bill
Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., had expressed concern that language agreed to by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and the White House might hinder intelligence-gathering capabilities.
News
House Democrats criticize SBA for slow disbursal of disaster loans
Administrator defends performance, citing procedural barriers, damaged Gulf Coast infrastructure.
News
White House announces levee reconstruction plan
Bush will request $1.6 billion for immediate work, and $1.5 billion for longer term reinforcements.
News
Defense rewarded contractors despite poor performance
Pentagon handed out $8 billion in fees even though performance often did not warrant such rewards, GAO reports.
Defense
Judge orders U.S. to disclose rail-security documents
D.C. attorney general says order should require Bush administration to release secret rail plan for Washington.
News
Vets' preference rules at issue in Defense personnel reform
Unions, department officials disagree on whether system could be manipulated to undermine rules requiring preferential treatment for veterans.
Defense