Oversight
OSC chief announces he will resign on Jan. 5
Since his confirmation in 2004, Special Counsel Scott Bloch has generated heated opposition from government watchdog groups and key members of Congress.
Oversight
Sources say Agriculture deputy to leave USDA for farm group
The announcement of new CEO of the National Conference of Farmer Cooperatives won't be official until January.
Defense
Panel: Private sector can control risks of cyberattack
Report suggests shifting control of corporate cyber infrastructures from IT departments to chief financial officers.
Defense
HHS limits anthrax vaccine legal liability
Government and industry officials involved in the manufacture and distribution of vaccine would be protected from lawsuits.
Oversight
Watchdog unveils government reform priorities for next administration
Nonprofit recommends increasing federal pay and returning some contract jobs to the civil service.
Defense
Government urged to improve information sharing before crises
Future security threats are likely to transcend intelligence requirements of counterterrorism operations.
Defense
Expert says nuclear terrorism is not a major threat
The Rand Corp.'s Brian Michael Jenkins says fears of a nuclear attack are overblown.
Oversight
Bush performance rating tool draws plaudits, pans
Proponents and critics of PART reflect on its effectiveness in measuring the success of federal programs.
Defense
Officials worry about safety of financial data
Computer hackers could cause additional economic turmoil by spreading false information.
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