Pam Childers says commissioners' discretionary spending can give the appearance of "currying votes." Some commissioners say it should be their call.

The bill includes $1 million for new elevators at New York City's Metropolitan Opera, among other wasteful earmarks.

U.S. consumers last year shelled out their extra spending money on smaller items — including used goods, apparel and dining out — rather than big purchases like electronics, furniture, hotels and air ...

Republican appropriators say reduced spending reflects a shrinking federal workforce. Democrats say the deal staves off deep cuts for several agencies.

Discretionary tech spending shows early recovery, yet companies remain cautious, managing tight budgets and reallocating ...

India’s top IT services firms say clients are increasingly approving technology projects based on return on investment rather ...