Oversight

Brownback promises battle on Iraq ambassador nominee

Kansas senator says Christopher Hill misled Congress in testimony last year when he was handling six-party talks on North Korean nuclear disarmament.

Oversight

Obama then and now: Confirming an attorney general

President-elect's Senate votes on Bush nominees show his views on the position.

Oversight

McCain is not afraid to take chances

The former Navy pilot thrives on calculated risks, sizes up situations quickly and seems to like pushing the envelope.

Defense

No simple answer from McCain on use of force

Throughout his career, the former Navy pilot has been difficult to pigeonhole on the crucial question of when to deploy U.S. forces.

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.

Defense

Intelligence overhaul supporters seek options

Senate conferees say it is now up to President Bush and House GOP leaders to push for an agreement.

Management

Edwards could play many roles in a Kerry administration

How will John Kerry use his designated second-in-command if he wins the presidency?

Defense

Congress, administration test limits of rocky relationship

Members of Congress are increasingly expressing frustration at what they see as back-of-the-hand treatment by the Bush administration on national security, defense and foreign policy issues.

Management

Congress in eclipse as power shifts to executive branch

In everything from the war on Iraq and homeland security to energy policy, President Bush and the leading members of his administration have become the dominant players in Washington, at the expense of members of Congress.

News

Senate debate over homeland security bill heats up

News

Justice Department

News

Reg reformers accused of sneak attack

Reg reformers accused of sneak attack

News

Eyes on the Exits

Eyes on the Exits

News

"Acting" appointments outrage lawmakers

"Acting" appointments outrage lawmakers

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Regulatory Reformers

Regulatory Reformers

News

FAA Revamp Hits Turbulence

FAA Revamp Hits Turbulence

News

Lawyers vs. Lawmakers

Lawyers vs. Lawmakers

News

Regulating Regulators

Regulating Regulators

Magazine

Justice: Pushing Reno Out Wouldn't Be Seemly

Justice: Pushing Reno Out Wouldn't Be Seemly