Baghdad Embassy Still Riddled With Problems, Waxman Says

The U.S. Embassy complex under construction in Baghdad remains plagued by faulty fire systems and “major deficiencies in the infrastructure,” according to information released by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Henry A. Waxman, D-Calif. [Read More]

GAO Investigators To Check on Offshore Tax Haven

As congressional Democrats prepare to start writing a budget resolution for the next fiscal year, leaders of the Senate Finance Committee are hoping that government investigators can help them zero in on tax cheats. [Read More]

Congress Keeps Sacagewa Coins Rolling for Collectors

Coin collectors can rest easy. President Bush on Friday signed into law a bill that will continue the minting of $1 Sacagawea coins in 2008, but only for numismatic purposes. No more will be produced for general circulation until next year. [Read More]

Farm Bill Deal Elusive as Tax Issue Stalls Talks

Chances are slim that congressional tax panels can come up with a revenue plan for a new five-year farm bill on Friday, according to aides. [Read More]