House Passes Bill Requiring Obama to Submit Balanced Budget
The House passed the Require a Plan Act this morning which aims to require the president to submit a balanced budget.
Author: Ian Smith
Postal Service Rated Among Most Trusted Companies
The Postal Service ranks as the fourth most trusted company in a recent study.
Wolf Urges Obama, Boehner to ‘Turn Off’ Sequestration
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) has sent letters to President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner urging them to embrace bipartisan plans to “turn off” sequestration, which would go into effect this March if nothing is done to prevent it.
Federal Pay Among Priorities for House Oversight Committee
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee recently released its plan for the 113th Congress with its stated goals for the next two years, one of which is to bring compensation of the federal workforce more in line with the private sector.
Steven Chu Stepping Down as Energy Secretary
Steven Chu sent a letter to DOE employees today announcing his decision not to serve a second term as Energy Secretary.
Bill Introduced to Protect Military Pay in Event of Government Shutdown
Two Senators have introduced legislation that would ensure that military members do not go without pay in the event a government shutdown occurs.
Green Teams Help U.S. Postal Service Save Millions
The U.S. Postal Service saved more than $52 million in 2012 by reducing energy, water, consumables, petroleum fuel use and solid waste to landfills, and generated nearly $24 million in revenue by recycling. Together, these actions to save costs and generate revenue surpassed $76 million.
NTEU Urges Senators to Avoid Sequestration Cuts
NTEU National President Colleen Kelley sent a letter this week to members of the Senate urging them to avoid sequestration cuts which are potentially looming in the coming months.
DC Statehood Bills Introduced
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate that would allow Washington, DC full statehood.
LaHood to Step Down as Transportation Secretary
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced that he will not stay on for a second term.
