Oversight
Steady Gains
Hillary Clinton has made small but consistent improvements in her general election poll standings.
Oversight
Lawmakers of both parties seek to avoid government shutdown
Democrats and Republicans are worried such a debacle would prove they can’t get their job done at a time when Congress’ approval ratings are already low.
Oversight
White House official explains climate change edits
Explanation comes before deadline to deliver the original testimony to the House Science Committee, which is investigating examples of scientists being censored.
Oversight
Dems aim to pass spending combo by Veterans Day
The timing under consideration would give President Bush only a few days to react to “mini-bus” appropriations bill before stopgap measure expires.
Oversight
Agencies mobilize assistance for wildfire victims
Efforts to disburse aid are running smoothly, but the extent of the need remains to be seen.
Oversight
Foreign affairs panel to probe claims against State IG
Comptroller General David Walker is the only scheduled witness at hearing to examine allegations that the IG blocked investigations.
Defense
GAO sees progress, ongoing problems in DHS cargo program
The department is running the risk of further cost overruns and schedule delays in project to upgrade processing system, watchdog says.
Oversight
Dems ponder sending massive spending measure to Bush
Strategy would put the president in the position of having to veto a $670 billion package that includes Defense spending over $10 billion added for education, health and welfare.
Oversight
Dems rail against editing of climate change testimony
House lawmaker says he will reintroduce a bill intended to prevent political meddling with the assessments of government scientists.
Oversight
Davis formally announces he will not run for Senate
The Virginia lawmaker is the ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Defense
Rice pledges improved oversight of security contractors
Hearing coincides with State Department campaign to show it is addressing concerns that it failed to control the conduct of contractors like Blackwater USA in Iraq.
Oversight
Travel policies temporarily loosened in Southern California
GSA revises per diem for food and housing, relaxes regulations on fuel. Wildfire response photo gallery
Oversight
Judiciary panel moves Coast Guard reauthorization bill
Measure would allow more money for the troubled Deepwater modernization project, but would set stricter management requirements.
Defense
Conferees split over language on aerial refueling services
Official says Air Force supports running a study on leasing commercial services, provided there’s no pressure to act before the concept has been fully vetted.
Defense
Officials admit they misjudged difficulty of virtual fence work
The Homeland Security Department program already has been delayed more than four months, prompting concern on Capitol Hill.
Oversight
Performance-based contracts found to be risky for industry
Research group says companies face higher bid and proposal costs and may have a harder time pleasing agencies.
Defense
Wildfires strain federal operations in Southern California
A shortage of personnel and a lack of information are hurdles to delivering assistance to federal employees and other affected Californians. Click here to view wildfire response photo gallery
Oversight
Report: Contracting workforce needs more training
Skills gaps are likely to be made worse by upcoming retirements, survey of competencies indicates.
Oversight
Administration touts progress in managing tech investments
Number of projects on list reflecting planning weaknesses has decreased 61 percent in the past seven months.
Defense