Defense
Homeland Security chairman questions value of color-coded threat system
System was created in March 2002 before the Homeland Security Department came into existence.
Oversight
Senate in no hurry to confirm Bush nominees
Last year's confirmation rate for political appointees was the lowest in the Bush presidency.
Oversight
The Enthusiasm Gap
The Republican Party will face an immense challenge if Democrats are able to negatively define the presumptive GOP nominee.
Oversight
Legal experts, labor leaders decry e-mail ruling
National Labor Relations Board lets employers block employees from using company e-mail for "non-job-related solicitations."
Oversight
Contractors warned to expect election-year procurement reforms
Industry organization expresses concern about potential for burdensome legislation.
Oversight
Democrats consider response in Defense authorization showdown
At issue is whether or not the House can vote to override what the White House characterizes as a pocket veto of the legislation.
Oversight
Late addition of funds boosts Special Counsel probe of White House briefings
The investigation addresses whether briefings constituted a violation of the Hatch Act.
Oversight
GAO upholds protest of lucrative Air Force contract
Watchdog agency sustains challenge of Boeing’s $1.2 billion award for maintenance of KC-135 aircraft.
Oversight
Collaboration called key to modern management
In a networked world of government, ability to deal with potential conflicts takes on new importance.
Oversight
After Iowa vote, New Hampshire and uncertainty await
With decisive victories of Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee, stake rise in upcoming contests.
Oversight
Capitol Hill forecast: Even less legislative agreement
End-of-session acrimony that marked 2007 appears likely to carry over in 2008.
Oversight
Census program to use handheld computers said to be in ‘serious trouble’
Analysis recommends agency develop contingency plan to use paper forms.
Oversight
New rule on women-owned small business contracting draws fire
Small Business Administration proposal would limit set-asides to only four industries.
Oversight
FAA, controllers union to hold second meeting on safety issues
Get-togethers could be sign that relationship between management, union, is improving.
Defense
Spending bill puts restrictions on FBI case management project
Funding partially withheld until agency reports on independent reviews of Sentinel program.
Pay & Benefits
President signs $516 billion omnibus spending bill
Measure includes 3.5 percent pay increase for white-collar federal employees, enhanced benefits.
Oversight
Probe of HUD chief heats up
Contracting decisions and deputy chief of staff remain at center of investigation.
Defense
As military begins to draw down, National Guard ramps up
Overall force levels in Iraq returning to pre-surge levels, but Guard units are mobilizing in large numbers.
Oversight
Federal tech spending gets more scrutiny
Omnibus spending bill would impose new reporting requirements on "centers of excellence" -- operations within one agency that handle back-office functions for several agencies.
Defense