Defense
Some progress reported in intelligence overhaul negotiations
House Republicans float compromise proposal to meld competing House, Senate bills.
Defense
Army secretary nominee facing opposition
Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., is holding up nomination of defense industry executive Francis Harvey to raise questions about the Bush administration's handling of Army troop and equipment needs in Iraq.
Defense
Immigration, customs agencies still struggling to coordinate efforts
Field officials tell GAO that communication is improving, but the effort to coordinate efforts among three Homeland Security agencies still faces challenges.
Defense
Intel reform conferees meet, but may not finish before election
House Republicans may offer compromises closer to the positions of the White House and Senate.
Pay & Benefits
Telephone lines cut at OPM headquarters
About 200 phone lines are out of service after contractor cuts telephone cable.
Defense
9/11 panel co-chairman promotes international cooperation, civil rights
Key 9/11 commissioners ask congressional conferees to drop most contentious parts of intelligence reform.
News
U.S., railroads said to set voluntary standards on toxic shipments in D.C.
Activists groups argue that trains carrying chlorine and other toxic materials should be re-routed away from the nation's capital.
Management
Justice Department criticized for poorly documented voter complaint logs
GAO urges the Justice Department to develop better tracking methods for complaints on voting irregularities.
Defense
DHS faces new financial management rules
President Bush signs legislation requiring DHS to have Senate-approved CFO and internal control audits.
Defense
With money in hand, DHS proceeds with big-ticket programs
In fiscal 2005, Homeland Security plans to spend about $8.6 billion on programs that will cost upwards of $50 million each.
News
Process for resolving claims by federal military reservists called too slow
The Office of Special Counsel takes an average of nearly five months to process claims under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, according to GAO.
Defense
U.S., Russia, upgrade security at Russian nuclear weapons bases
Pilot project is part of an effort by the National Nuclear Security Administration to improve security at 17 Russian sites.
News
Tobacco buyout could end jobs of USDA employees
Agreement could lead to dismantling of the department's Tobacco Division.
Defense