Oversight
Union demands concessions in the event of a government shutdown
AFGE deploys its members to fight for retroactive administrative leave, continued health care benefits.
Defense
Two former Republican EPA administrators warn of 'siege' against agency
Defunding the EPA would prevent it from protecting our air and water, they say.
Oversight
Former Amtrak inspector general accused of inappropriate lobbying
Fred Weiderhold's removal from his position in 2009 has been the subject of a congressional investigation.
Defense
Pentagon moves to stop work on second engine
Makers of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, GE and Rolls Royce, vow to keep the program alive until supporters in Congress can weigh in again.
Oversight
Intelligence community calls for clearer organizational conflict-of-interest rules
Intelligence and National Security Alliance report argues consistent guidance is needed from the Director of National Intelligence.
Oversight
FAA suspends controller who failed to respond to aircraft
Two commercial jets on final approach to Washington’s Reagan National Airport were forced to land without getting information from the control tower.
Oversight
Treasury slams proposal for tax holiday on foreign corporate profits
Official calls the idea a distraction from planned broader corporate tax reform.
Defense
In Libya war, new –and old– fears of terrorism
Gadhafi using terrorism is a "legitimate concern," says Pentagon official.
Oversight
Wording matters when polling on collective bargaining
The word "rights" in national polling was making respondents change the way they answered.
Oversight
Cracking down on improper payments requires a fine balance, panelists say
Government officials discuss challenges agencies face in juggling oversight and expediency.
Oversight
IG faults locations of taxpayer assistance centers
IRS field facilities not serving optimal number of return filers who have questions, says Treasury watchdog.
Defense
Five days into Operation Odyssey Dawn, costs mounting
The Libya operation could cost billions -- and require the Pentagon to request emergency funding from Congress.
Oversight
Administration issues new coal leases amid uncertain policy landscape
There are no plans to build new coal plants in the U.S., so companies are increasingly mining coal for export.
Defense
Libya operation causing headaches for U.S. contractors, grantees
U.S. government has spent more than $25 million in recent years to perform an array of work in the now-embattled country.
Oversight
Progress cited on reorganization of government
OMB’s Jeffrey Zients says effort may involve short-term costs to achieve long-term gains.
Oversight
GSA boosts per diem rates in major metro areas
Federal employees on business travel to New York City and San Francisco will have more money for hotel expenses from April through September.
Oversight
Senator: Don't blame FDA for company drug-pricing
Senator says companies, not agency approval, are to blame for cost of pregnancy medication.
Oversight
Issa threatens to subpoena government watchdog officials
Chairman dismisses executive privilege claim by Office of Special Counsel.
Oversight
The Die Isn’t Cast
Although it’s likely that Democrats will lose their Senate majority in 2012, it’s not preordained. Campaigns matter.
Oversight