Oversight
OSC chief announces he will resign on Jan. 5
Since his confirmation in 2004, Special Counsel Scott Bloch has generated heated opposition from government watchdog groups and key members of Congress.
Oversight
Deal clears way for bill giving IGs greater independence
House negotiators agree to drop provision limiting IGs to seven-year terms.
Oversight
Postal Service freezes hiring, promotions
Move follows agency's decision last month to offer early retirement to up to 130,000 clerks, mail handlers and supervisors.
Oversight
Prolonged dispute keeps new FOIA office only on paper
Disagreement swirls around location, funding.
Oversight
Interest groups prepare last-ditch battle over contracting measures
Lawmakers are attempting to enact acquisition mandates by attaching them to the high-priority defense policy bill.
Defense
Reports slam Minerals Management Service handling of royalties
GAO says agency did not adjust or ensure the accuracy of royalties collected from oil and gas companies.
Oversight
Lieberman shunned, oversight panel post in peril
Democrats say they were "disappointed" by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee chairman's speech at the Republican convention.
Defense
Authorities play down plot against Obama
U.S. attorney refers to two men arrested as "meth heads" and not a "real threat."
Oversight
Senator wants to put hold on GSA nominee over Sun contract
Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, has renewed charges that, as head of the agency's Federal Acquisition Service, Jim Williams helped the former administrator improperly pressure contracting officers.
Oversight
Waxman joins calls urging OSC chief to resign
Government watchdog groups and three House Republicans already have asked Scott Bloch to quit.
Oversight
Justice Department: Former aide broke law in hiring scandal
Report says former White House liaison Monica Goodling violated federal law and department policy by letting political affiliation influence hiring for career positions.
Oversight
Postal Service seeks flexibility in closing facilities
Plan is drawing opposition from lawmakers, postal unions and other stakeholders.
News
State IG to look at U.S. role in Iraq oil deals
Investigators will review documents State Department officials gave lawmakers in response to inquiries about a deal involving Texas-based Hunt Oil Co.
Defense
Panels compete for credit on classification bills
House Oversight and Government Reform set to mark up legislation that appears to broaden bills passed by Homeland Security Committee.
Oversight
Pressure builds on Special Counsel chief to resign
A grand jury in Washington probing Scott Bloch has subpoenaed at least 17 current and former OSC employees and heard testimony from several.
Oversight
Panel approves bill allowing GAO to sue agencies
Bill would give watchdog the authority to interview federal employees under oath and to obtain information that three agencies assert is proprietary.
Oversight
Lieberman's oversight activities have watchdogs howling
Some activists and Senate Democrats question Connecticut senator's chairmanship of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Defense
Grand jury probe of Iraq inspector general ends without indictment
Federal prosecutors had been investigating allegations by former office employees that Stuart Bowen and his deputy signed off on improper monitoring of employee e-mails.
Oversight
Panel moves toward finding Rove in contempt
Lawyer argues that executive privilege gives the former presidential adviser immunity from testifying.
Oversight
White House threatens to veto e-mail storage bill
The administration opposes a provision that would give the National Archives and Records Administration new oversight responsibilities.
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