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What a Senate flip could mean for feds and IT
If Democrats take control of the Senate, it will mean big changes at key committees and could prove to be a big deal for federal workforce and IT issues.
Digital Government
Elections could upend IT leadership on Capitol Hill
As Democrats seek to expand their seats, a few notable lawmakers with IT and workforce policy chops could find themselves out of office when the 115th Congress convenes.
People
Should feds take jail threats seriously?
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) warned rank-and-file feds at NTIA of potential adverse legal consequences of participating in a government activity that he said is expressly banned by statute.
Digital Government
Congress averts shutdown with spending deal
Both chambers of Congress came to terms on some disputed spending deals, allowing votes to proceed on a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Dec. 9.
Digital Government
Senate blocks vote on funding bill
Senate Democrats are pressing for funding for water cleanup in Flint, Mich. If no one blinks, another government shutdown could be in the offing.
Digital Government
Clock is ticking on possible shutdown
A familiar scenario looms as Congress moves to pass a short-term funding bill before the fiscal year draws to a close.
Digital Government
Earmarks by another name
Legislators have a new way of targeting spending that could bring benefits and burdens for agencies.
People
GAO: Q&A with Gene Dodaro
Richard Cohen recently sat down with Gene Dodaro to discuss his experiences in working with the GAO.
Digital Government
Coping with Congress
Lawmakers have given agencies long-term funding clarity for the first time in years. But the lack of budget drama could open the door to other conflicts.
Digital Government
EPA and Congress clash over regulatory authority
For Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy, getting to know Capitol Hill has not been a pleasant experience.
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Can Barbara Mikulski fix the appropriations process?
The Senate Appropriations chairwoman -- whose state is home to more than 100,000 federal employees -- could be agencies' best hope for a return to regular order.
People
Randy Forbes: Leading the fight for more military funding
Virginia Republican Randy Forbes argues that the Pentagon has absorbed far more than its share of budget cuts. But will his congressional colleagues listen?
Acquisition
Why the budget outlook is even worse than you think
Here are 8 reasons why Congress' efforts to fund the government are doomed to dysfunction.
People
Mark Warner: Pushing for performance
In a sharply divided Congress, the Senate's management guru gains ground in his nonpartisan approach to the government's fiscal and performance challenges.
People
Counting heads: CRS tallies unfilled presidential appointments
Half a year into his second term, President Obama has not nominated candidates for many positions, and some he has put forward have not been confirmed, research shows.
People
In the Senate, a search for solutions
The new chairman of the Senate's key oversight committee is a welcome voice of reason as he seeks progress on complex budget and federal IT issues, including cybersecurity.
Digital Government
A road map for oversight to come
House details committees' planned reviews and investigations of the executive branch this Congress.
Digital Government
Congress spares feds from online disclosure
Repeal of part of the STOCK Act passes with no fanfare, little explanation.
Digital Government
Lies, damned lies and budget forecasts
The president's budget is a valuable guide to administration priorities, but agency executives should know better than to count on any one number.
