Defense
Senate bill would transfer agriculture inspectors out of DHS
Measure proposed in part to address concerns about a lack of resources for checks to adequately protect against foreign pests.
News And Analysis
Back-Office Blueprints
OMB’s plan to consolidate IT infrastructure gets little fanfare in fiscal 2008 budget.
Oversight
Proceed With Caution
Former Democratic Sen. John Breaux has expressed interest in running for governor in Louisiana, but he may not be eligible, for one thing.
Oversight
Timing is Everything
States are holding their presidential primaries earlier in an effort to attract the type of attention afforded New Hampshire and Iowa.
Management
Report finds little progress processing FOIA requests
Justice Department contests findings, arguing it may take a while before improvements spurred by 2005 executive order are realized.
Oversight
Hillary Rising
Hillary Clinton is the clear front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination; the Republican contest is a lot closer.
Oversight
Vicious Cycle
The hostile political environment facing the GOP could result in a rash of retirements, difficulty recruiting and poor fundraising.
Oversight
League of Her Own
In five major national polls last month, Hillary Clinton averaged 37 percent support among Democratic voters.
Oversight
Measuring the Obstacles
Rudy Giuliani is unlikely to last long if he enters the 2008 presidential race.
Defense
President proposes cuts to 141 programs
Nonsecurity spending would go up 1 percent in fiscal 2008.
Oversight
Color Them Competitive
Of 11 states moving away from the political party that has dominated them, just four are becoming more Republican.
Oversight
Lopsided Lineup
Republicans will have to defend the majority of the Senate seats up for grabs in 2008.
Oversight
Tarnished Image
The Republican reputation for tackling big government and reining in spending is taking a beating.
Oversight
Awkward Assignment
Democrats must be responsive to voters’ concerns about Iraq, yet avoid taking ownership of the war.
Defense
Defense IG finds major flaws in contracts issued via Treasury
Lack of competition, market research among gaps found in task orders issued using Treasury’s FedSource program.
Management
House Dem: Defense obligations will impede balanced budget
One priority is reinstating "pay/go" rules of the 1990s, which require offsets for new tax cuts or entitlement programs, budget leader says.
Oversight
First Time’s a Charm
Democrats' presumed liability of lacking experienced candidates turned into an asset during the midterm elections.
Management
OMB data shows low e-gov adoption and use rates
High percentage of agencies are participating in Bush administration's e-government initiatives.
Oversight
Few Surprises
With several exceptions, the 2008 presidential race is unfolding as expected.
Oversight