Defense
Bush calls for greater federal, military role in emergency response
"Americans have every right to expect a more effective response in a time of emergency," president says in address to nation.
Defense
Border Patrol conducts largest tactical operation in its history
In the fourth of a series of reports from New Orleans, Chris Strohm describes how Blackhawk helicopters filled with agents secured the city's perimeter in quick order.
Pay & Benefits
Employee share of health insurance premiums to climb 10 percent
OPM says government oversubsidized premiums in 2005.
News
Iraq reconstruction overseer may get Katrina responsibilities
Senators unveil bill to expand the oversight responsibilities of the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction to the Gulf Coast region.
News
Lawmakers question federal role in hurricane response
Republican members caution local officials against heavy reliance on federal help.
News
FLRA general counsel position set to be filled
Vacancy left the labor disputes body unable to process many complaints.
Defense
GOP senators urge appointment of reconstruction czar
More than two dozen senators call on president to appoint single official to oversee federal spending on recovery efforts.
Defense
Senator asks Pentagon to revisit ban on military's domestic police powers
John Warner, R-Va., Seeks review of how president may legally circumvent an 1878 law prohibiting the military from participating in law enforcement activities at home.
Tech
OMB to project savings of e-government projects in next budget
With an estimate showing consolidation projects have saved $5 billion, the oversight agency plans to publish savings of other technology ventures.
Pay & Benefits