Defense
'We're all at risk' of attack, cyber chief says
Homeland Security official urges private industry and government cooperation to make cybersecurity a priority.
Oversight
Intelligence agencies to launch common performance appraisal system
Employees across 16 agencies will be rated on a standard set of criteria starting with the fiscal 2009 appraisal cycle.
Oversight
Regulators order stricter screening for access to radioactive materials
Personnel will undergo fingerprinting and background checks.
Oversight
Congress back to drawing board on massive spending bill
A White House veto threat this weekend scotched chances for a deal.
Oversight
Seeing the Election From Abroad
A combination of historic appreciation, current disappointment, and hope for the future have foreigners watching the 2008 election.
Oversight
Justice details grants to help victims of ID theft
Program is intended to expand existing services and strengthen law-enforcement response.
Oversight
Intelligence contract recompete could be lucrative for several firms
New report indicates that the ICE2 follow-on could be a multiple award worth up to $2.25 billion.
Oversight
Critics say problems at State IG's office will persist
The organization's budget had fallen in real terms by about 6 percent since 2001, even as State's overall budget grew by 50 percent.
Oversight
House Dems accuse White House of censoring federal scientists
Top officials said to exert unusual control over public statements of federal scientists on climate change issues.
Oversight
EEOC commissioner pushes hiring of people with disabilities
Such employees represent less than 1 percent of the federal workforce, and less than 0.5 percent of positions above GS-15.
Oversight
Government operations bills may be postponed until 2008
FISA overhaul remains a possibility to pass before recess.
Defense
House Democrats toughen omnibus' Pentagon provisions
Overall, the bill totals well over $500 billion and covers 15 Cabinet agencies for the fiscal year.
Defense
Democrats seek probe into destruction of CIA videotapes
CIA director told agency employees that the tapes were made in 2002 and destroyed in 2005.
Defense
War funding measure likely to move without strings
Move is major reversal for Democrats, demonstrating how far they are willing to go to secure a budget deal.
Oversight
Oversight committee asks OSC's Bloch to explain deleted files
OPM inspector general has sought the files for its two and a half year-old probe.
Defense
Lawmaker calls on DHS to prove electronic border fence works
House chairman says contractor shouldn’t be paid if project doesn’t deliver on promises.
Oversight
Dems seek to put onus on GOP with new spending package
Strategy is designed to make it as painful as possible for House Republicans to oppose $520 billion omnibus measure.
Oversight
Pressure from Congress on FCC spurs changes at agency
The agency says it will begin publicly disclosing regulatory proposals that are reviewed by its five regulators.
Oversight
White House, Democratic leaders begin budget talks
Appropriations committees plunge ahead on massive omnibus spending bill for consideration next week.
Defense