Tech

Panel clears House bill on federal computer donations

Legislation directs agencies to give excess electronic equipment to educational organizations.

Defense

GAO: Military gear for sale on Web poses security risk

Agents found parts for body armor, F-14 components and other military items for sale on eBay and other Web commerce sites.

Oversight

Republicans seek probe of alleged lobbying by EPA officials

Request is the latest salvo in dispute between agency chief Stephen Johnson and career staff over California waiver.

Defense

Much-derided overseas contracting loophole to be closed

OMB says the exemption was included in draft regulations because they were based on a decades-old Defense Department rule.

Oversight

Senator pushes alternative to full CRS report access

Bill would allow senators to choose whether to make reports from the Congressional Research Service public.

Oversight

Most panels refrain from launching passport probes

State Department's response to the issue appears to have at least temporarily headed off inquiries from other committees.

Defense

Federal grand jury in special Iraq IG probe hears more witnesses

Investigation remains focused on allegations that Stuart Bowen and his deputy illegally read staff's e-mails.

Oversight

Government Reform panel passes contractor database bill

Republican committee members voice concern that the measure could allow unfair attacks on companies.

Oversight

Panel targets GAO pay system

Performance-based approach was a hallmark of David Walker's tenure as head of the agency.

Oversight

Subcommittee moves contractor accountability measures

Bill would require GSA to create a list of completed criminal, civil and administrative proceedings involving federal contractors.

Oversight

Concern raised over Census bid to ease security checks on temp workers

Lawmakers worried that bureau will have to revert to using paper questionnaires for 2010 Census.

Defense

Democrats pledge to raise issue of Iraq waste, mismanagement

Senate appropriators suggested they would use the information to fight Bush's $102.5 billion supplemental request for the war.

Defense

Senator condemns Army response to unsafe water in Iraq

A March 7 inspector general report says former Halliburton subsidiary did not follow Army standards on water quality.

Oversight

Public mandates, market pressures squeeze Postal Service

Agency expects to lose more than $1 billion this year.

Defense

More records behind no-bid contract sought by House committee

Oversight committee continues to probe $39 million no-bid contract Homeland Security awarded for electricity grid in New York City.

Pay & Benefits

Telework measure clears workforce subcommittee

Bill requires that all agencies create telework polices and develop programs to train managers and employees to take advantage of teleworking opportunities.

Oversight

Panel prepares to move bill to bolster False Claims Act

Move would have significant effect on federal contractors, whistleblowers and trial lawyers.

Oversight

Grand jury in probe of Iraq reconstruction watchdog issues subpoenas

At least three former senior agency officials subpoenaed in investigation of alleged misconduct by Stuart Bowen.

Oversight

Oversight committee chairman says EPA proposal threatens air quality at parks

Rule would allow consideration of emissions rates from proposed power plants on an average annual basis.

Oversight

Administration defends proposed FOIA change

Senators say effort to move an oversight office from the National Archives to the Justice Department is an attempt to undo recent legislation.