Author Archive
John Maggs
Oversight
Analysts debate consequences of a $1 trillion deficit
Declining revenue and the soaring costs of shoring up the economy could push overspending into new territory.
- John Maggs
Defense
Questions surround stadium security for Obama speech
Average security and scalped tickets put nomination event on par with a Broncos game.
- John Maggs
Defense
Authorities play down plot against Obama
U.S. attorney refers to two men arrested as "meth heads" and not a "real threat."
- Dan Friedman and John Maggs
Defense
Security glitch slows early arrivals at Democratic convention
Security officials say they are equipped to handle an influx of attendees on Monday.
- Marilyn Werber Serafini and John Maggs
Oversight
Bipartisan Prospects
One choice facing President Bush now is whether bipartisan achievements are worth pursuing.
- John Maggs
Defense
University denied federal funds to replace hospitals damaged by Katrina
FEMA is only permitted to pay for repairs, but in some cases, starting over from scratch could be a better investment.
- John Maggs
Management
How government plays the budget game
Even as they excoriate corporate CEOs for accounting gimmickry, members of Congress and executive branch officials cook the books themselves.
- John Maggs
News
For the 43rd President, it's ready, set, govern
It may be a myth that a President must make significant accomplishments in his first 100 days to be successful, but that doesn't change the fact that George W. Bush is under pressure to get off to a quick start.
- James A. Barnes and John Maggs
News
U.S. shapes global approach to governing
U.S. shapes global approach to governing
- John Maggs and Neil Munro