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.
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