House Committee Looking Into ‘Excessive Spending’ on Redecorating Carson’s Office
The House Oversight Committee is probing reports of “excessive spending” on decorating the HUD Secretary’s office.
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Cummings Calls for Subpoena of DOI
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) wants to subpoena DOI for a lack of response to his inquiry about retaliatory employee reassignments.
Efforts Scrapped to Privatize a Portion of the FAA
An ongoing effort in the House to privatize a portion of the FAA has come to an end.
Court of Appeals Ruling Protects CFPB Director from At-Will Removal
An appeals court recently said that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should act with the same degree of independence as other financial regulators.
FRTIB Announces Selection of New Chief Investment Officer
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the selection of a new Chief Investment Officer.
Another House Committee Probes EPA Administrator’s First Class Travel
Another lawmaker is asking questions about EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s frequent first class trips.
House Democrats Seeking Information on Pruitt’s First Class Flights
Some Democrats in the House want to know why EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has been taking so many first-class flights.
IRS Still Giving Bonuses to Employees with Tax Compliance and Conduct Problems
A new IG report finds that despite some improvements, the IRS is still paying bonuses to employees with tax compliance and workplace conduct issues.
IG: VA Secretary Misused Government Resources on Overseas Trip
A VA Inspector General’s report found an overseas trip taken by the agency Secretary to have fun afoul of ethics regulations.
Postal Reform Needed to Avoid a ‘Taxpayer Funded Bailout’
The White House’s 2019 budget proposal addresses the ailing financial condition of the Postal Service, saying that reforms are necessary going forward.
