Senate Panel OKs Budget Reprogramming at USDA to Avoid Furloughs
The Agriculture Department moved closer to avoiding furloughs after a Senate panel approved the agency’s request to reprogram funds, according to a Gov Exec article.
Kelly Lunney ...
Report: CBP Aims to Prevent Furloughs by Shifting Funds
Customs and Border Protection could do away with employee furloughs if Congress approves its proposal to shift funds, according to a FederalDaily.com article.
The publication reports ...
Report: US Debt Hits $16.7T, Treasury to Employ ‘Extraordinary Measures’
The US overall debt has risen to $16.7 trillion as the borrowing limit suspension expired Sunday, The Hill reports.
Peter Schroeder reports that the last time the borrowing limit was ...
House Debt Ceiling Bill Prioritizes Bond, Social Security Payments
The House passed legislation Thursday that will allow the government to borrow funds to pay bondholders and retirees if Congress does not raise the federal debt ceiling, Reuters reports.
Rachelle ...
Pentagon to Ask Congress for More Reprogram Authority
The Defense Department could submit another reprogramming request to the House Appropriations Committee as early as next week as the department wants to shift more funds within its ...
House Unanimously Passes Updated FISMA Bill
The House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill that is meant to update existing cybersecurity law used by federal agencies, according to a Federal Times article.
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GAO: Postal Service Must Stick To 6-Day Delivery
The Government Accountability Office has ruled that current law still requires the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail Monday through Saturday despite the USPS’ plan to eliminate ...
Update: House, Senate Approve Continuing Resolution
The House voted 318-109 Thursday to approve a continuing resolution that funds the government for the next six months and avoids a shutdown, the Washington Post reports.
According to ...
Hagel Asks Civilian, Military Personnel to Examine Pentagon’s Strategies
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is asking senior civilian and military personnel to examine the department’s strategies under sequestration, according to a DoD article.
Pentagon ...
Issa, Cummings Propose New FOIA Compliance Bill
Darrell Issa, Elijah Cummings (pictured left to right)
The top two lawmakers on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have proposed new legislation that would require ...
