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Taxpayer advocate again raps private debt collection effort

Report comes as House panel backs bill to strip the IRS of the authority to outsource collections.

July 23, 2007 comments

House passes Labor-HHS spending bill with veto threat looming

Measure exceeds President Bush’s request by $12.5 billion, or 8.8 percent – the biggest difference in any of the appropriations bills.

July 20, 2007 comments

Lawmaker presses OSC chief to hand over e-mails

Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., wants more information on any work-related messages Special Counsel Scott Bloch sent via a personal account.

July 20, 2007 comments

Union seeks mandatory bargaining over mail delivery contracting

Labor groups say requirement would eliminate need for congressional intervention; Postal Service argues existing avenues to address disputes are adequate.

July 20, 2007 comments

Controllers at busiest airports retiring in large numbers

New analysis shows breakdown in contract talks has led to jump in controller retirements.

July 20, 2007 comments

IRS to spend $13.2 million on headquarters flood recovery

Agency avoided using any new appropriations and followed contracting rules, auditors find.

July 19, 2007 comments

Pay reform, recruiting cited as top personnel challenges

Officials caution against implementing a "one-size-fits-all" approach.

July 19, 2007 comments

GAO, union reach agreement to hold election

Agency affirms the eligibility of certain employees to organize in exchange for the withdrawal of an unfair labor practice charge.

July 19, 2007 comments

Senators consider steps to enforce small business goals

Witnesses say there aren’t enough measures to hold agencies accountable for failing to reach 23 percent target.

July 19, 2007 comments

Watchdog group upgrades contractor misconduct database

Enhancement comes as lawmakers focus on ensuring that consistent information on performance is available.

July 19, 2007 comments