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Oversight
Grand jury issues subpoena to former Interior chief
Probe focuses on whether Gale Norton broke a law that bars government officials from negotiating future jobs with a company that stands to benefit from official actions.
Oversight
Oversight body looks into complaints against State IG
President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiency is conducting an initial review of claims the IG interfered with investigations of contractor fraud and waste.
Oversight
After Gonzales, Justice seeks to regain trust of employees
Successor's job, department officials say, will be to improve morale at headquarters and U.S. attorneys' offices.
Oversight
Inspectors general gain prominence with new Congress
Lawmakers are readying proposals that would ensure more protection for good IGs, while developing procedures to remove bad ones.
Defense
Law, PR firms help contractors navigate reconstruction inquiries
The Iraq procurement mess is hardly surprising given the lack of contracting systems and oversight processes in place initially, lawyers say.
Defense
Probes take their toll on Iraq contractor
Despite its longtime record as a government contractor, recent inquiries into Halliburton's activities in Iraq may have tarnished the company's reputation.
Defense
Intelligence questions
Criticism of the Bush administration is mounting for overselling, or misreading, intelligence regarding Iraq.
