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New Orleans levee design faulted in report

Failures were the result of poor construction, human error, research team finds.

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Conference on Defense spending bill postponed

GOP leaders agree on one thing: they would like to avoid wrapping spending bills into an omnibus.

Defense

Lawmakers threaten subpoenas for Katrina-related documents

New e-mails shed light on ex-FEMA director Michael Brown’s actions after the hurricane hit--including a plea from his press secretary that he roll up his sleeves for the TV cameras.

Management

Intelligence execs urged to gain experience with multiple agencies

Such exposure likely will become a requirement for executive jobs, human capital chief says.

Defense

Bush seeks funding for shipyards damaged by Katrina

Hurricane aid request includes $2 billion for ship repairs.

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Lawmakers see Katrina czar as first step

Concerns that additional oversight is necessary to protect against waste, fraud and abuse linger.

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Defense

Report cites decline in condition of military equipment

Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan are taking a high toll on equipment, GAO finds.

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