Defense
House to take up bill on Iraq bridge fund, troop withdrawal
Measure would fund military operations for four months on condition that troop withdrawal begin by Christmas 2008.
Defense
Bush dealt first veto override on water resources bill
Legislation authorizes billions of dollars worth of Army Corps of Engineers water projects.
Oversight
USDA food official: Agency has all authority it needs
Undersecretary cites recent recalls by meat packers and retail grocers as progress in enforcement system.
Defense
Senator seeks details on Halloween party at DHS agency
Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she is withholding judgment whether to support ICE chief Myers' re-nomination.
Defense
Congress backs funds to keep Guard troops on border
Money is $89 million less than the National Guard chief has said is needed to keep the operation running until July.
Oversight
FTC plans crackdown on 'Do Not Call' violators
Agency has already lodged nearly $7.7 million in civil penalties.
Oversight
It's a dirty job, but someone has to run GSA
The past five administrators of the agency have all ended up under clouds of controversy.
Oversight
Coalition seeks public's view of government transparency issues
New Web site features questions regarding government oversight, budget issues and homeland security.
Oversight
Senate follows House in taking up small business contracting bill
Panel unanimously backs Small Business Revitalization Act a week after House passes similar legislation.
Defense
GOP decries loss of border security funds in Defense bill
Lawmakers pledge to explore procedural tactics to restore $3 billion provision that would cover completion of fence, 300 vehicle barriers.
Oversight
Talks on FOIA revamp reach an impasse
House-Senate conferees failed to reach agreement at meeting last week.
Oversight
House panel reviews Congress' power to overrule rulemakers
Congressional Review Act has been mostly ignored since being passed as part of GOP's 1996 "Contract with America."
Oversight
Senate GOP seeking to divide Labor-HHS/VA spending package
Democrats continue to seek $23 billion budget increase for domestic agencies.
Defense
Report seeks ‘smart power’ overhaul of federal operations
Think tank urges restructuring of civilian agencies to better promote U.S. interests abroad.
Defense
House, Senate negotiators seal deal on Defense spending measure
Conference report includes continuing resolution providing stopgap funding for all other federal agencies through Dec. 14.
Oversight
Goal-setting, training called keys to telework
Agencies urged to view telework as an organizational tool, not a reward for high-performing employees.
Defense
Pentagon honors leaders of disabled veterans contracting program
Award winners include eight businesses, six Defense acquisition officials and five prime contractors.
Defense
Video: A Feel For Numbers
A video report on the uses -- and abuses -- of data in the fight against terrorism.
Oversight
Senate leader urges caution on VA nominee
Harry Reid says senators should wait until hearings to make decision on retired Army Lt. Gen. James Peake.
Oversight