Oversight
Probes focus on HUD chief's role in contracting decisions
For several months, a federal grand jury, Justice Department prosecutors, the FBI, and the HUD inspector general's office have been investigating Alphonso Jackson.
Oversight
Consumer product agency may get new oversight powers
House subcommittee moves legislation granting Consumer Product Safety Commission new authority over consumer goods.
Oversight
GSA takes on lead role with office leases
Agencies no longer allowed to negotiate their own contracts for spaces larger than 20,000 square feet.
Oversight
Public, private sectors differ on 'green' efforts
Online survey finds that government managers have more knowledge of energy-efficient data centers.
Oversight
Fate of ICE nominee remains uncertain in Senate
Julie Myers' role in Halloween costume incident looms over potential confirmation vote.
Defense
House Democrats dismiss White House military 'horror stories'
Bush and Senate Republicans blamed for blocking $50 billion funding measure last week because it would impose goal of withdrawing troops from Iraq by Christmas 2008.
Oversight
Two Contests, Worlds Apart
The political primary season begins with a huge contrast between each party's nomination fight.
Defense
Army says latest funding cut will delay transformation
Secretary testifies that a cut could slow development of several FCS ground vehicles and other new systems.
Oversight
House panel to hold another hearing on State IG
Oversight committee chairman wants to find out whether Howard Krongard perjured himself when asked about his brother's association with Iraq security contractor.
Oversight
Agencies continue to make strides in financial management
All meet 45-day financial audit deadline, with 19 of 24 receiving clean audits; number of material weaknesses continues to decline, according to OMB.
Defense
Congress adjourns without providing Iraq 'bridge fund'
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., indicated no money would be forthcoming this year after the chamber failed to stop debate on a bill that would tie the money to a withdrawal timeline.
Oversight
Senator probes HHS help line
Aide says the swiftest connection to a customer service representative was 14 minutes, while another staffer was on hold 30 minutes.
Oversight
Privacy concerns plague Senate health IT legislation
Expert says bill relies too heavily on standards issued under a flawed 1996 law.
Defense
Pentagon opens high-level jobs to civilian senior execs
Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England creates corps of key executive positions that "require an enterprise perspective."
Defense
Homeland Security officials say government unprepared for dirty bomb
Investigation finds that United States has shortage of labs to test individuals exposed to radiation after an attack.
Oversight
Panels drafting 'split-the-difference' budget package
House and Senate committees look to put together an omnibus spending bill outline based on a reduced target.
Oversight
Justice proposes requiring contractors to report suspected criminal violations
Rule would expand on regulations issued earlier mandating a contractor code of ethics.
Oversight
TSA plays down GAO success at evading airport security
Adminstrator assures that "the American public can be confident traveling" at hearing.
Oversight
Work continues on spying bills despite veto threats
Committee say timing is suspect on Democrats' ammendements to FISA bill.
Defense