GovExec.com Top NewsGovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives.On Politics: Missing Pieces- July 15, 2008 John McCain's campaign seems little more than a candidate, an airplane and a small staff.http://govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/071508op.htm?rss=getoday ACLU urges action to 'fix' growing terrorist watch list- July 14, 2008 Group charges that list now has over 1 million names, including members of Congress.http://govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/071408cdpm1.htm?rss=getoday Federal employee groups step up political efforts as fall elections approach- July 14, 2008 Organizations contribute most money to House Democrats.http://govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/071408ar1.htm?rss=getoday New HUD secretary rallies employees- July 14, 2008 Steve Preston is boosting spirits through gestures such as eating lunch in the cafeteria with employees.http://govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/071408nj2.htm?rss=getoday Senate panel to vote on three spending bills this week- July 14, 2008 The full committee so far has approved six of the 12 appropriations bills.http://govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/071408cdpm2.htm?rss=getoday Navy to reserve work for firms in 8(a) program- July 14, 2008 More than 240 small disadvantaged businesses will compete for multiple award contracts.http://govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/071408rb1.htm?rss=getoday McCain, Obama share some views on security- July 14, 2008 Both want more troops on the ground and both reject many of President Bush's policies; differences emerge on nuclear weapons, defense spending and the priority placed on the war in Afghanistan.http://govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/071408nj1.htm?rss=getoday Forward Observer: Invisible Wounds- July 14, 2008 Mississippi Democrat wants to do a better job of protecting troops from long-lasting brain trauma inflicted by bombs.http://govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/071408cdam1.htm?rss=getoday The Earlybird: Headlines 71408 (Updated after 8:30 a.m. ET)- July 14, 2008 Headline news, compiled by NationalJournal.com.http://govexec.com/dailyfed/ebird.htm?rss=getoday Republican lawmaker gets riled over idling government cars- July 12, 2008 In a letter to President Bush, Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa decries the Washington practice of leaving federal vehicles running while waiting for prominent passengers.http://govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/071108m1.htm?rss=getoday |