Defense
Bush announces Rumsfeld resignation
Move comes swiftly after sweeping Democratic gains in midterm elections.
News
Congress presents hurdles for activist president's agenda
Bush's plans for revamping the tax code and entitlement programs, already ambitious, now face an even more difficult path.
News
With victory comes battle for top leadership spots
Steny Hoyer, D-Md., moves to shore up bid to be House majority leader.
Management
Dems take control of House, changing oversight dynamics
Democrats likely to set more proactive agenda on federal employee issues, increase scrutiny of executive branch operations.
Tech
E-voting glitches give election watchers pause
More than a third of counties are administering elections this year on new equipment, according to a report released this fall.
Management
GSA centralizes emergency response resources
Agency eliminates old office to create new, enhanced one to meet needs of first responders and others.
Management
IRS still planning public-private contest for computer services
Competition could encompass 2,000 jobs, but a request for proposals scheduled to be released last month has been delayed.
News
Justice, OPM dispatch hundreds of poll watchers
Monitors observe polling places around the country to report on potential Voting Rights Act violations.
Management
More aggressive tax collections pushed as deficit reduction tool
Amount the IRS actually would be able to gain through stronger enforcement efforts is unclear, however.
Oversight
Luck of the Draw
In the aftermath of the elections, political operatives may take the blame for circumstances beyond their control.
Management
Midterm power shifts can breed overconfidence
The aftermaths of the 1946 and 1994 elections offer lessons for Democrats, should they win control of Congress.
Defense
Dems, GOP squeeze last drops from campaign messages
If Democrats gain control, they will focus on a new, “smarter” Iraq policy, head of senatorial campaign committee says.
Management