Oversight
Efforts to empower weapons program managers must begin at the top
GAO report finds that when policy does not match practice, acquisition reform fails.
Oversight
EEOC braces for bumpy transition to in-house call center
As contract for privatized center runs out, agency warns of reduced service.
Oversight
Education hits roadblocks on bringing accountability to colleges
Education Secretary Margaret Spellings wants to extend the results-oriented approach of K-12 program to higher education.
Oversight
Senate passes bill to increase competition in contracting
Unanimously passed legislation would limit length of noncompetitive contracts.
Defense
Conservative House Dems delay vote on Iraq funding bill
Problems arise with money attached to target date of Dec. 15, 2008 for redeployment of troops.
Oversight
High-ranking Park Service official pleads guilty to travel fraud
Special agent admits to using a government credit card for nine personal trips.
Defense
Democrats set up multiple fronts in budget fight
Defense bill is $9.8 billion above White House request, which would cut $3.6 billion from last year's levels.
Oversight
Senators hope to put inspector general bill on fast track
Measure cites controversies over agency heads who allegedly interfered with IG independence.
Defense
Army weighs options as GAO sustains protests of logistics contract
Service says it will continue to use KBR as its overseas logistics provider as it reviews alternatives.
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