Budget Proposal Calls for Big Cuts to Reform Postal Service
The Trump Administration’s 2018 budget proposal outlines significant suggested cuts to the Postal Service in an effort to restore its financial solvency.
Author: Ian Smith
Federal Employee One of Four Charged in Insider Trading Scheme
A federal employee with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is one of several individuals indicted for an insider trading scheme.
Report: VA Facility Served Food Trays with Cockroaches to Patients
A VA Inspector General’s report substantiated claims that cockroaches were present in the kitchen facility at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital.
How Large Agencies Fared Under the 2018 Budget Proposal
The 2018 budget proposal from the White House sets spending priorities for large federal agencies. Here is a summary for some key agencies.
2018 Budget Proposes Eliminating COLAs, Increasing Retirement Contributions
The 2018 budget proposal from the White House includes various cuts to federal employee retirement programs. Here is a summary of the proposed changes.
Chaffetz to Leave Office June 30
Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has announced that his last day in Congress will be on June 30th.
Federal Employees Can Now Officially Use Uber for Travel
Federal employees who travel for work can now officially be reimbursed for using ride sharing services under a new law that was just passed this week.
Should a Portion of the FAA Be Privatized?
The House Transportation Committee recently held a hearing to debate the possibility of privatizing a portion of the nation’s air traffic control system.
Legislation Pushes Back Against DOJ’s New Prosecuting Guidelines
New legislation introduced in Congress is pushing back against a recently issued directive from the Justice Department to pursue the most serious charges possible against most criminal suspects.
Chaffetz Willing to Subpoena to Get Comey Memos
Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has asked the FBI to provide copies of memos that allegedly were written by former FBI director James Comey documenting conversations he had with President Trump.
