Defense
War supplemental talks break down over Iraq benchmarks
White House rejects Democrats’ offer to drop all domestic spending in exchange for keeping unit readiness requirements and timelines the president could waive.
Defense
Panel backs security grants, cuts modernization aid
Appropriators vote to provide about $700 million for the Coast Guard's fleet upgrade program, about $450 million less than current levels.
Defense
Labor panel rejects challenge to DHS union election
Decision upholds vote in favor of National Treasury Employees Union to represent 21,000 Customs and Border Protection employees.
Defense
Appeals court allows Pentagon to limit collective bargaining
Labor unions argue that one judge's strong dissent may merit a full court review of the decision upholding the Defense Department's new personnel system.
Defense
Work continues on ID card program despite bid protests
GSA restarts work, citing national security interests.
Oversight
Dems’ 2008 budget plan passes, previews tough choices
White House opposes $21 billion increase in domestic spending the budget allots, has threatened to veto bills exceeding $933 billion request.
Defense
Top contractors sink deeper into trouble with Coast Guard
Service is revoking decision to accept 123-foot patrol boats from Lockheed Martin-Northrop Grumman team.
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Defense
Senate approves war spending bill, clears way for conference
Senate leadership aides say they are confident a deal can be reached with the House in a few days.
Defense
Senators reach deal on immigration reform measure
Enforcement provisions include a doubling of the border patrol and the construction of a fence along the Mexican border.
Defense
Coast Guard's modernization faces more cost hikes
Despite improved program management, costs still could rise for new national security cutters and unmanned aerial vehicles, IG says.
Oversight