Defense
Report notes progress at DHS privacy office
Remaining challenges include issuing timely reports and updating public notices for old databases.
Defense
Senators offer bill to delay security rules for Canadian border
Legislation would require DHS to evaluate a test program in Washington state to determine if enhanced drivers licenses could be used to meet the new requirements.
News
Bush says 'leadership' is needed to pass immigration bill
President calls criticism that the measure amounts to amnesty “empty political rhetoric.”
News
Senate panel agrees to disclose earmarks in Defense bill
Committee and conference reports on the measure must list the name of the sponsor and the intended location of the pet projects.
Defense
GAO: Navy needs more contracting discipline
Bad procurement decisions hurt development of new Navy SEAL vessel, reviewers say.
Oversight
Governmentwide Hatch Act probe remains in early stages
Task force created to investigate potential abuses of the law at multiple agencies has yet to interview any subjects.
Defense
Panel backs whistleblower rights for Defense contractors
An amendment to the 2008 Defense authorization bill seeks to give contract workers the same protections as federal employees.
Oversight
Financial Checkup
Second-quarter fundraising reports will show which of the presidential contenders have been able to expand their contributions base.
Defense
Investigative panel targeting pollution at military bases
Probe will focus on Camp Lejeune, but could extend to other military-controlled hazardous waste sites.
Defense
Senate panel moves to scale back Pentagon personnel system
Armed Services Committee votes to repeal portions of the Pentagon's personnel system, amid rigorous lobbying from federal labor unions.
Defense