President’s Budget Sets New Federal Priorities
The President’s budget proposal has not been drafted “with an eye toward what it would do to the value of your (DC area) condo….” Here are new priorities and agencies proposed for elimination.
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Trump’s Budget Proposes Significant Cuts to Federal Agencies
President Trump has released his budget proposal for 2018. It calls for significant discretionary spending cuts in many agency budgets, but some agencies will see budget increases over 2017.
Hiring Freezes Have Consequences – And So Do Budgets
There is a lot of uncertainty for federal agencies and employees in the midst of a hiring freeze and proposed budget cuts. However, the author says it’s not time to start assuming a total “doom and gloom” scenario just yet.
Executive Order Aims to Eliminate Unnecessary Federal Agencies
President Trump has signed an executive order that instructs OMB to develop a plan to “reorganize governmental functions and eliminate unnecessary agencies, components of agencies, and agency programs.”
Lawmaker Targets TSA Employee Misconduct With New Legislation
The TSA has had its share of problems recently. One Congressman has introduced legislation that he says will hold the agency and its employees more accountable.
VA Accountability: Federal Government Trapped In A System In Desperate Need of Reform
The VA and federal civil service is “trapped in a failed and antiquated civil service system that is in desperate need of reform.” A House bill would change the system in the VA.
Former Park Service Employee Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Government Money
A supervisor who worked for the National Park Service in the Petrified National Forest has been sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay restitution of $313,000 after pleading guilty to theft of government money.
House Committee Wants to Know if Federal Employees Are Skirting FOIA Laws
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sent a letter to numerous agencies seeking information on employees who are using methods of communication outside of normal government channels.
Trump Administration Proposes Cutting Coast Guard, TSA Budgets to Strengthen Border Security
The Trump Administration has proposed cuts to several national defense agencies to raise funds for building a border wall and cracking down on illegal immigration.
TSA Pat-Downs Are About to Get Even More Personal
The TSA has announced new pat-down procedures that air travelers are likely going to find are much more personal than what they experienced before.
