Oversight

Airlines expect trouble with passenger screening program

Critics of TSA's Secure Flight say the program could harm international relations, disrupt travel and create more confusion for carriers.

Defense

Pentagon drops another troubled Army helicopter program

Decision will force the Army to keep its aging fleet of OH-58D Kiowa Warriors flying far longer than anticipated.

Oversight

Campaign advisers say presidential candidates are committed to regulatory reform

Next commander in chief is likely to support electronic rule-making and the revival of a federal advisory agency on administrative processes.

Oversight

FDA to open international offices

Agency will have a presence in China, India, Europe and Latin America before the end of 2008.

Oversight

DHS secretary pushes industry to invest in cybersecurity

Plans to beef up protection hinge on private sector -- which owns most of the nation’s infrastructure.

Oversight

OMB official says presidential candidates briefed extensively on transition

Both McCain and Obama said to be “exceptionally prepared” for administration switch.

Oversight

VA suspends prostate cancer treatment programs at four hospitals

Nuclear Regulatory Commission is examining radiation dosing problems.

Oversight

HUD slices $377 million in disaster relief to meet mandated cut

Agency officials decide to dip into the disaster relief pool because it typically takes states a long time to spend those dollars so the reductions would not be felt immediately.

Oversight

Waxman claims Cabinet political trips funded by taxpayers

Ranking member of oversight committee chaired by Waxman calls the report "hopelessly political."

Oversight

Feds are more mobile, but dissatisfied with agencies’ wireless support

Survey says latest technology could boost employees’ productivity outside the office.

Oversight

Critics allege State broke acquisition rules in Baghdad contract

Deal raises questions about whether contractors should help investigate potential misuse of force by private sector guards.

Oversight

Philadelphia-based consultant buys McConnell International

Clinton Rubin purchases federal consulting firm founded by former OMB tech chief in a move to enter stable federal market.

Oversight

Preparing for the Transition: Dos and Don’ts

A former government executive lists what career professionals should -- and shouldn’t -- do when a new administration comes to Washington.

Defense

Bush signs defense authorization bill

Law authorizes a 3.9 percent military pay raise.

Oversight

Financial Services chairman praises GAO for oversight of rescue plan

Watchdog agency has assembled a team of nearly 20 in-house professionals to help oversee the program.

Oversight

Going Obama's Way

If the economy remains the focus over the next month, the election may get out of McCain's reach.

Oversight

Federal jobs not automatically competitive, administration argues

In court filing, Justice Department says president has authority to determine which jobs are subject to competition.

Oversight

Wall Street executive turned politician dissects the economic breakdown

New Jersey's governor, a former senator and CEO of Goldman Sachs, discusses the financial crisis and Henry Paulson's performance as Treasury secretary.

Oversight

Former procurement chief indicted again

Prosecutors level two new charges against David Safavian and revive three from his previous trial.

Oversight

Orszag: Economic mess will change incoming president's agenda

It will be difficult to deal with much beyond the economy in the early stages of the next presidency, budget office chief says.