News
U.S., railroads said to set voluntary standards on toxic shipments in D.C.
Activists groups argue that trains carrying chlorine and other toxic materials should be re-routed away from the nation's capital.
Defense
9/11 panel co-chairman promotes international cooperation, civil rights
Key 9/11 commissioners ask congressional conferees to drop most contentious parts of intelligence reform.
Pay & Benefits
Telephone lines cut at OPM headquarters
About 200 phone lines are out of service after contractor cuts telephone cable.
Defense
Intel reform conferees meet, but may not finish before election
House Republicans may offer compromises closer to the positions of the White House and Senate.
Defense
Immigration, customs agencies still struggling to coordinate efforts
Field officials tell GAO that communication is improving, but the effort to coordinate efforts among three Homeland Security agencies still faces challenges.
News
Process for resolving claims by federal military reservists called too slow
The Office of Special Counsel takes an average of nearly five months to process claims under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, according to GAO.
Defense
With money in hand, DHS proceeds with big-ticket programs
In fiscal 2005, Homeland Security plans to spend about $8.6 billion on programs that will cost upwards of $50 million each.
Defense
DHS faces new financial management rules
President Bush signs legislation requiring DHS to have Senate-approved CFO and internal control audits.
Management
Justice Department criticized for poorly documented voter complaint logs
GAO urges the Justice Department to develop better tracking methods for complaints on voting irregularities.
Management
Judge rejects Yellowstone snowmobile ban
Users, manufacturers and businesses claim victory against prohibition by Clinton administration.
Tech
Public interest group challenges FBI over terrorist screening
Electronic Privacy Information Center wants to know how the FBI intends to protect the privacy of travelers as it maintains records in its terrorist-screening database.
News
TSA revamps annual screener recertification tests
Some worry that tests are still plagued with problems.
News
EEOC touts progress in cutting case inventory
Civil rights enforcement agency also boasts faster turnaround on federal sector cases.
Defense