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Senators Introduce Bill to Reduce Federal Vehicle Fleet By 20%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 22, 2011 9:07 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Senators Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) have introduced a bill that would reduce the amount the federal government can spend on buying and leasing non-essential vehicles.

Cutting Federal Spending: One Federal Agency Targeted in Congress for Extinction

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 22, 2011 1:06 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

It isn’t often that a federal agency is eliminated but it does happen. One small agency is not on a political hot seat and may be voted out of existence.

Proposed Legislation Would Make Use of Border Tunnels a Conspiracy Offense

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 21, 2011 4:30 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Proposed legislation introduced in the Senate that builds upon the Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006 seeks to make the use, construction, or financing of a border tunnel a conspiracy offense.

There’s a Law for That: Lawmakers Target Smartphones with Proposed Legislation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 15, 2011 9:58 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

As smartphones become more prevalent in our everyday lives, lawmakers are becoming increasingly concerned that their use may be putting consumers at risk and have begun crafting legislation to regulate the use of the devices.

Grassley Amendment Would Ban Federal Grants to Tax Delinquents

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 14, 2011 8:51 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has filed an amendment designed to prevent fraud and waste within federal grant programs.

Bill Introduced to Cut Federal Workforce by 10% by 2015

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 6, 2011 11:47 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA), Dennis Ross (R-FL), and Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) have introduced a bill that would aim to cut the federal workforce by 10% by 2015 through attrition.

Rep. Chaffetz Introduces Bill to Check NLRB’s Litigation Powers

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 3, 2011 9:58 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has introduced a bill intended to rein in the litigation power of the National Labor Relations Board.

South Carolina Representatives Introduce the Job Protection Act

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 24, 2011 8:15 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Reps. Tim Scott (R-SC), Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Trey Gowdy (R-SC) have introduced the Job Protection Act which is intended to prevent the National Labor Relations Board from moving forward with its case against Boeing or attempting similar action against other companies.

Congressman Seeks to Freeze Federal Hiring

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 6, 2011 11:15 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA) has introduced legislation that would freeze federal hiring for most agencies until the federal deficit is eliminated.

Rep. Bishop Introduces Legislation to Enhance Border Security

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 13, 2011 9:08 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Rep Rob Bishop (R-UT) introduced the National Security and Federal Lands Protection act. The legislation aims to close security gaps on federal lands along the nation’s borders.

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