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
With Thanksgiving looming, Democrats face major budget roadblocks
Iraq military operations bridge funding in jeopardy as Congress heads to holiday break.
Oversight
State IG hearing illustrates panel's conflict on probes
Question of whether depositions are voluntary at the center of battle.
Oversight
E-government bill clears senate government panel
Reauthorization also includes a provision that requires a plan for government information to be made more readily available on search engines.
Oversight
Governmental Affairs Committee moves IG legislation
Measure comes after IGs found blocking investigations or using overly aggressive tactics.
Defense
Senate panel OKs bill to expand telework eligibility
Bill would make all federal employees eligible to telework unless they fall under certain categories that would prohibit it.
Oversight