Oversight
Attorney general acknowledges lack of candor with Congress
Lawmakers criticize Alberto Gonzales for “crisis of leadership” and morale problems at Justice Department.
News
Senate Dems dare Bush to veto homeland security spending bill
Louisiana senator plans to offer amendments aimed at making changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Oversight
FAA urged to improve maintenance of air traffic facilities
Controllers say work spaces are infested with mold, asbestos and other contaminants.
Tech
Government job listings may not reach wide enough
Openings posted on centralized government job search site are not typically searchable through popular engines like Google.
Oversight
Senators to nominee: Put ‘M’ back in OMB
Even with a battle over spending levels expected in the coming months, senators emphasize management aspect of OMB director position.
Oversight
Appropriators put the brakes on FDA consolidation plan
Agency chief has argued that reforms are necessary to update technology and maximize efficiency.
Defense
Senators raise questions on Air Force bid for more cargo planes
Concern is that the Defense Department has given Boeing premature assurances that production will continue.
Oversight
Giuliani’s Opening
Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani stands to benefit from the collapse of John McCain's campaign.
News
Lawmaker to push contempt vote for White House officials
White House says standoff is unnecessary, offers deal that Democrats have rejected before.
News
SEC's suspension of anti-terrorism Web tool praised
Critics are concerned about incomplete and potentially misleading information on site that provides information on companies’ interests in countries that support terrorism.
Tech
Senator pans federal contract for traffic information site
Contract has allowed one company a long-term monopoly over data collection, Utah Republican claims.
Defense
Security bill negotiators settle two issues
Conferees agree in principle to let the Bush administration decide which agency should manage and disburse transportation security grants.
Oversight
Taxpayer advocate again raps private debt collection effort
Report comes as House panel backs bill to strip the IRS of the authority to outsource collections.
Oversight