Oversight
Senate leader set to force end of debate over omnibus spending bill
The continuing resolution funding most government operations expires on Friday.
Oversight
Senate nixes bid to keep agency funding at 2008 levels
McCain is defeated in his attempt to replace the omnibus spending bill, which would increase spending by about 8 percent, with another continuing resolution.
Oversight
House to consider catch-all spending bill next week
Congress must either pass the omnibus appropriations legislation or approve another continuing resolution to keep funding programs at fiscal 2008 levels.
Oversight
Senate moderates stay firm on cost of stimulus bill
Collins and Nelson say they will not commit to backing a final bill worth more than $800 billion.
Oversight
Bipartisan stimulus amendments draw interest in Senate
Lawmakers might propose cutting money for computers at USDA and the Interior Department, as well as funding for HIV screening, wildlife management and NASA.
Oversight
Solis becomes latest nominee slowed by GOP roadblocks
Pick to lead the Labor Department is up against an anonymous hold, placed partly in response to her support for card-check legislation and a pay-discrimination measure.
News
Inaugural speech plays to bipartisan praise from lawmakers
Democrats say sober address was realistic; Republicans applaud emphasis on government accountability.
Oversight
Issa moving to create house Republican investigative unit
Ranking member of government reform panel says he wants greater oversight of federal agencies.
Oversight
Holder hearing, bailout might spoil bipartisan start in '09
Aides expect the Senate to expedite stimulus package, most Cabinet nominations and legislation to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
Oversight
GOP fires salvos over attorney general nomination, January hearing
Republican senators fault Judiciary Committee leader for moving quickly on hearing, despite a request from the panel's ranking member for more time to review background documents.
Oversight
Treasury official vows to beef up oversight of bailout funds
Neel Kashkari tells lawmakers the department will set up a monitoring program with banking regulators to better track how rescue money is being spent.
Oversight
Hearing on attorney general nominee set for January
Senate Judiciary chairman says he wants to move quickly on considering Eric Holder.
Defense
Key Senate chairmen praise Obama national security team
Senate Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin, D-Mich., calls picks "rock-solid."
News
Towns gathers support in quest for oversight panel chairmanship
Despite concerns, the New York Democrat's seniority on the committee could allow him to claim the chairmanship without a fight.
Oversight
Waxman ousts Dingell for energy and commerce post
The vote opens a vacancy atop the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Oversight
Waxman edges Dingell in Democratic steering panel vote
The final vote by the full Democratic Caucus is scheduled for Thursday morning.
Defense
Lieberman keeps government reform panel chairmanship
Connecticut senator must give up leadership of Environment and Public Works subcommittee.
Oversight
Blackwater confirms probes of overseas arms shipments
Company denies report that employees hid weapons in sacks of dog food.
Defense
Blackwater could face sanctions for improper arms shipments
One official said 900 weapons were shipped improperly, though another said the figure is lower.
Oversight
Waxman to vie for energy panel leadership
California Democrat is currently chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
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