Oversight
House Dems increase spending, challenge administration
White House signals it will not give in easily on spending later this year, particularly if Democrats are able to force a change in direction on Iraq policy.
Tech
Librarians use 'wiki' for updates on EPA consolidation
Site is designed to address confusion about the agency’s plan to shift to a primarily digital library setup.
Defense
McCain seeks limits on Pentagon’s use of multiyear contracts
Proponents of the approach say savings are significant and worthwhile; critics argue such arrangements hinder oversight.
News
New job search site aims to enhance federal recruitment
Effort is meant to supplement, not compete with, listings on USAJobs site.
Oversight
Recording raises questions about tax collection calls
Companies calling on behalf of IRS are limited by privacy restrictions, industry official tells lawmakers.
Defense
Key senators reject proposal for stand-alone FEMA
Leaders of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs panel are opposed to another overhaul of the emergency response agency.
Defense
Senate panel to boost funding for Army future combat program
Increase would mark a departure from the House, which passed language last week that would slice $867 million from the program.
Oversight
Special counsel finds GSA chief violated Hatch Act
Lurita Doan challenges some of report’s findings, has until June 1 to respond officially.
Management
The Long View
Enterprise architecture plans are useless without clear, relevant information.
Defense
Lawmaker says Pentagon uncooperative in probe of Iraq forces
Subcommittee has faced "considerable difficulties" getting information and documents from the Defense Department, chairman says.
Tech
A year after major breach, data-security bills stalled
Senate has been active on the issue in recent weeks, but the House may face a tougher battle because the measure falls under several committees’ jurisdiction.
Oversight
Lawmakers grill GAO chief over pay decisions
Analyst says compensation study had "significant" flaws.
Pay & Benefits