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OMB director lambastes war spending bill
Former Rep. Jim Nussle says without funding by mid-June government will run out of money to pay troops.
Oversight
Bush's plan to halve earmarks getting mixed reviews
Executive order will direct federal agencies to ignore future earmarks that are added in report language rather than actual legislation.
Oversight
Pork reigns supreme at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue
Presidential earmarks number 1,648 for a total of $16.38 billion, while Congressional earmarks total $15.33 billion.
Oversight
Bush: Congress should pass one-year continuing resolution if budget talks fail
President signs one-week extension of existing CR, buying lawmakers more time.
Oversight
House Dems accuse White House of censoring federal scientists
Top officials said to exert unusual control over public statements of federal scientists on climate change issues.
Oversight
Bush demands vote on Defense funding
President opposes legislation backed by Democratic leaders that would offer a schedule for withdrawal of U.S. troops.
Oversight
Bush vetoes Labor-HHS bill, blasts Democrats over spending
President charges Democrats with trusting "the judgment of the federal government" over the "judgment of people."
Oversight
Bush nominates former North Dakota governor as Agriculture secretary
Edward Schafer will replace Mike Johanns, who resigned last month to launch a Senate bid.
Oversight
Bush says he will veto 'three-bill pileup'
President repeats his demand that Congress pass a "clean" Military Construction-VA Appropriations bill by Veterans Day.
Oversight
Administration says deficit at lowest level in five years
President Bush uses the news to call on Congress to exercise fiscal restraint and not raise taxes.
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Panel to set hearing date for attorney general nominee
Letter suggests Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., has abandoned efforts to obtain information from the White House before allowing a hearing.
Oversight
Talks under way on hearing for attorney general nominee
Despite uncertainty over whether a senator’s concerns will be addressed, there appears to be a growing expectation that the nomination will be considered.
Oversight
Bush, Dems spar as vote on stopgap spending bill nears
The House is scheduled to take up a short-term continuing resolution Wednesday that would fund government programs until mid-November.
Oversight
Acting USDA chief sees 'seamless transition'
Chuck Conner says that as deputy secretary, he was already involved in decision-making and discussions over the farm bill.
News
Administration plays down report on Iraq benchmarks
Report lists what it describes as evidence that some benchmarks represent "lagging indicators" of real progress.
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Administration, panel eye compromise in Tillman case
Committee wants to know when the White House and senior Defense officials learned the circumstances of Tillman's death and whether they withheld information from public.
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Top political strategist to leave Bush administration
Investigation will continue into whether Karl Rove brought political influence to bear in last year's controversial firings of eight U.S. attorneys, Senate Democrat says.
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Bush team, Dem Hill leaders still eager to work together
That doesn't mean conflict won't boil up over issues like Iraq and the budget.
News
Senate leader says there are no guarantees for OMB nominee
Full Senate is unlikely to consider Jim Nussle before August recess, senior aide says.
Oversight
White House says Dems are trying to 'destroy' Gonzales
Press official says lawmakers put the attorney general in an impossible situation by asking questions about a classified program.
