Defense
Rail representatives rip DHS grants bureaucracy
Amtrak inspector general highlights vast differences between airport and ground transit security.
Defense
Democrats to examine military base contamination
Critics of the military's environmental record point to drinking water problems at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
Defense
Senate lacks consensus on security grant formulas
Some lawmakers are trying to ensure more money is distributed based on risk, as the 9/11 Commission recommended.
Tech
GSA acquisition chief may face steep learning curve
Critics say Molly Wilkinson lacks the necessary experience to succeed as the chief acquisition officer.
Management
Guarding the Purse Strings
Members of Congress are making the earmark process more transparent, but they’re still asserting their authority to direct money to special projects.
Tech
Intelligence chief establishes information-sharing panel
“Much work” is left in this area, despite success meeting some key targets, intelligence director says.
Defense
Bush cites progress in Iraq, vows to fix healthcare woes
President announces that a bipartisan commission will conduct a comprehensive review of military health care.
Defense
Democrats closing in on Iraq troop withdrawal proposal
Plan may require the Iraqi government to meet benchmarks that would dictate the timetable for the departure of U.S. forces.
Management
Lawmakers weigh intervention in Defense personnel reforms
Congressional action may be needed to help unions and agency officials stop battling over the changes, panel members say.
Management
Study recommends sweeping overhaul of Army Corps budgeting
Current ad hoc funding prevents planning and undermines disaster preparedness, panel finds.
Defense
Senate defeats bid to strike TSA union rights provision
The White House has threatened a veto if lawmakers continue to support the language, which is contained within a massive security bill.
Tech
House panel raises new allegations against GSA chief
Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman says probe has uncovered evidence of improper political and contracting activity.
Defense
Lawmakers say TSA whistleblower rights provision goes too far
If language in a rail security bill is enacted, whistleblowers could gain an unfair advantage in cases alleging retaliation, panel members say.
Oversight