Oversight
House panel puts new limits on job competitions
Provision would put a hold on Pentagon public-private competitions until guidance is developed for bringing work back in-house.
Defense
House committee backs 3.5 percent military pay raise
Panel keeps provision to roll back aspects of controversial new civilian personnel system.
Oversight
Report: Navy outsourcing decision leads to higher costs
Performance-based contracting, used poorly, is costing government more than keeping the work in-house, inspector general says.
Oversight
Administration opposes hike in small business contracting goals
Official says tougher target would have “chilling effect” on agencies’ efforts to buy from small firms.
Oversight
Final passage of budget blueprint likely next week
Delay should not affect the appropriations process, which is already off to a slow start.
Oversight
First-Quarter Grades
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani sits at the head of the class for the GOP, and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, for the Democrats.
Oversight
Iraq reconstruction IG subject of long-running investigation
Six former employees filed complaint more than a year ago with charges including wasteful spending.
Defense
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Management
Bill aims to improve FAA labor negotiations process
Unsettled contract disputes would be brought before an independent, three-member arbitration board.
Management
Negotiators aim to finish budget blueprint next week
Democrats are trying to make up ground for cuts and freezes in recent GOP spending bills.
Management
Agencies’ grades fall on e-gov section of OMB score card
Overall, ratings for management effectiveness are on the rise.
Oversight
Controlling Themselves
Democrats are holding back on hot-button issues such as gun control, to appease voters.
Defense
Iraq reconstruction projects fall back into disrepair
Funding, project management agencies say they have no authority to help Iraqis operate new equipment and maintain refurbished buildings.
Oversight
Underestimating Giuliani
The former New York City mayor’s chances of winning the 2008 Republican presidential nomination still aren’t great, but they’re looking better.
Oversight
Taking a Stand
Those who disagree with President Bush give him little credit for his tenacity.
Oversight
Combining Polls
Aggregate results show Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton leading the Democrats and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, the Republicans.
Oversight
Discounting Experience
Americans are clearly looking for something from their next president other than just credentials.
Defense