FDA lags on inspections of foreign drug plants

FDA says it doesn't have the resources to keep up with required biennial inspections of foreign manufacturers that sell drugs in the United States.

• Spencer Rich
• December 14, 2004

Panel OKs OMB review of federal programs every five years

House committee rejects Democrat-sponsored move to have agencies review themselves.

• Spencer Rich
• June 4, 2004

Former official: Improper Medicare claims exceed IG estimate

• Spencer Rich
• April 20, 2004

Panel votes to ease pay 'compression' at upper levels

• Spencer Rich
• March 18, 2004

Subcommittee orders study of new dental, hearing, vision benefits

• Spencer Rich
• March 17, 2004

Lawmaker may oppose HUD nominee

• Spencer Rich
• February 26, 2004

House committee backs NASA workforce flexibility

• Spencer Rich
• July 23, 2003

Panel backs bill to let private sector workers join feds in getting comp time

• Spencer Rich
• April 3, 2003

State of the Union promises often go unfulfilled

• David Hess and Spencer Rich
• January 27, 2003

Senate panel passes health, workers' comp, whistleblowing bills

• Spencer Rich
• October 9, 2002

Agriculture secretary defends implementation of farm law

• Spencer Rich
• September 17, 2002

Senate panel approves anti-terror role for Veterans Affairs

• Spencer Rich
• June 7, 2002

VA panel authorizes construction, approves new bioterror research centers

• Spencer Rich
• May 10, 2002

Panel approves anti-terror role for VA

• Spencer Rich
• May 2, 2002

Bill to streamline Medicare contracting sails through committee

• Spencer Rich
• October 12, 2001

Panel votes to sweeten long-term care insurance

• Spencer Rich
• July 26, 2001

Social Security Administration

• Spencer Rich
• June 29, 2001

Panel votes to create "super scientist" position at EPA

• Spencer Rich
• May 18, 2001

House panel pushes more retirement savings

The annual limit on Thrift Savings Plan contributions could rise, under a bill approved by a House panel this week.

• Spencer Rich
• April 27, 2001

Committee approves funds to repair crumbling vets' hospitals

• Spencer Rich
• March 22, 2001