Defense
FEMA chief details preparations for hurricane season
Staff of disaster assistance employees has doubled from about 4,000 before Katrina to about 8,000.
Management
White House vows to keep pushing for line-item veto bill
Democrats nearly united against veto bill and broader package of budget reforms.
Defense
Canadian leader urges flexibility on border ID program
Prime minister indicates he supports efforts to delay implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
Defense
Commerce secretary attacks use of ‘amnesty’ in immigration debate
President Bush’s proposal would only allow illegal immigrants to become citizens after clearing hurdles, Gutierrez says.
Management
Bush urges Senate to give him line-item veto
Administration frames issue as a bipartisan imperative, highlighting Democratic support.
News
Bush taps Wall Street executive to lead Treasury Department
Departure of John Snow has been the subject of speculation for months.
Defense
Bush sets plan to beef up Border Patrol, send in Guard
Six thousand National Guard members will be deployed to Mexican border pending implementation of initiative to add 6,000 border control officers by the end of 2008.
Management
Panel gives nominee to be OMB director a light grilling
Questions focus on debt accumulated under Bush.
Management
White House staff changes continue
Press secretary announces his resignation and Karl Rove gives up some of his responsibilities.
Management
New top White House aide hints at shakeup
Joshua Bolten, who took over Friday, told staff members planning to resign by the end of the year anyway to leave soon.
News
Bush blames bureaucracy for Katrina failures
President expresses frustration at reports of empty trailers meant for Katrina victims, asks DHS chief to find a use for them.
News
Senator announces plan for U.S. entity to run ports
Opponents of ports deal say new development is promising, but needs more review.
News
Bush offers governors improved lines of communication
President stands firm on policies, but pledges to do a better job of consulting with governors on issues including potential National Guard cuts.
News
White House hastens to brief lawmakers on ports deal
Press secretary says media coverage inflamed opposition to the plan.
News
Bush says speech will 'elevate tone' in capital
Signals he will strike conciliatory note in Tuesday's State of the Union address.
Defense
Bush says troop levels will decline, but 'victory' is goal
White House releases unclassified version of U.S. strategy to win in Iraq.
Defense
White House says Katrina inquiry helps with latest storm
Preliminary findings being implemented in preparation for Wilma.
Defense
Katrina oversight proposals compete for Congress' attention
Move to establish central board to oversee recovery efforts appears to be on back burner.
Management
Senators seek to rein in Katrina purchase card limit
Support building for move to reverse rise in purchase limit from $2,500 to $250,000 on government employee credit cards.
Defense
Bush unveils steps to help victims with federal benefits
Every affected household will be granted $2,000 in emergency disaster relief.
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