Government Executive - Authors - Humberto Sanchezhttp://www.govexec.comen-usTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400Biden talks intensify; Gang of Six considers optionshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/06/biden-talks-intensify-gang-of-six-considers-options/34204/Groups are seeking way to conquer debt limit, deficit.Dan Friedman and Humberto SanchezTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/06/biden-talks-intensify-gang-of-six-considers-options/34204/OversightBiden deficit group gives itself July 1 deadlinehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/06/biden-deficit-group-gives-itself-july-1-deadline/34185/The six lawmakers are aiming to either reach an agreement or decide their differences are too substantial to reconcile.Dan Friedman and Humberto SanchezFri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/06/biden-deficit-group-gives-itself-july-1-deadline/34185/OversightSenate will hold a pro-forma session next week, preventing recess appointmentshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/05/senate-will-hold-a-pro-forma-session-next-week-preventing-recess-appointments/34040/Much-anticipated potential appointment of Elizabeth Warren will be debated.Dan Friedman and Humberto SanchezFri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/05/senate-will-hold-a-pro-forma-session-next-week-preventing-recess-appointments/34040/OversightJury still out on deficit-reduction grouphttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/jury-still-out-on-deficit-reduction-group/33820/It's not clear yet when a group of lawmakers, led by Vice President Joe Biden, will unveil its plan, or how it will figure into the legislative process.Humberto SanchezThu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/jury-still-out-on-deficit-reduction-group/33820/OversightGeithner: Two plans hold basis for deficit agreementhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/geithner-two-plans-hold-basis-for-deficit-agreement/33808/Democrats and Republicans have separate bills.Humberto SanchezTue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/geithner-two-plans-hold-basis-for-deficit-agreement/33808/OversightHouse passes budget resolution with pay, benefits cutshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/house-passes-budget-resolution-with-pay-benefits-cuts/33791/Measure includes federal pay freeze and changes to pension contribution levels.Humberto SanchezFri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/house-passes-budget-resolution-with-pay-benefits-cuts/33791/OversightLoud opposition unlikely to scuttle budget dealhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/loud-opposition-unlikely-to-scuttle-budget-deal/33756/Even vociferous opponents don't want to be responsible for a shutdown of government if the deal falls through.Dan Friedman and Humberto SanchezTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/loud-opposition-unlikely-to-scuttle-budget-deal/33756/NewsWhat's in the spending bill?http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/whats-in-the-spending-bill/33758/Labor, health, and education programs were cut by $5.5 billion; Defense got a raise.Humberto SanchezTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/whats-in-the-spending-bill/33758/OversightBudget deal faces one last hurdlehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/budget-deal-faces-one-last-hurdle/33749/Lawmakers still have to formally vote on handshake agreement reached at midnight Friday to fund agencies for the rest of fiscal 2011.Dan Friedman, Billy House, and Humberto SanchezMon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/budget-deal-faces-one-last-hurdle/33749/OversightHouse Speaker John Boehner could see opposition to the deal from conservativesLiz Lynch/National JournalGOP passes futile one-week spending measurehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/gop-passes-futile-one-week-spending-measure/33720/Obama says he would veto plan.Dan Friedman, Billy House, and Humberto SanchezThu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/gop-passes-futile-one-week-spending-measure/33720/OversightProgress reported in spending deal talkshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/progress-reported-in-spending-deal-talks/33704/Avoiding a shutdown may hinge on Democrats' willingness to move toward Boehner's $40 billion spending-cut offer.Dan Friedman and Humberto SanchezWed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/progress-reported-in-spending-deal-talks/33704/OversightHouse GOP to offer one-week stopgap spending measurehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/house-gop-to-offer-one-week-stopgap-spending-measure/33689/Funding bill would prevent a shutdown at the end of this week and fund the Defense Department for the rest of the year.Billy House and Humberto SanchezTue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/house-gop-to-offer-one-week-stopgap-spending-measure/33689/OversightGOP: White House punts on shutdown dealhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/gop-white-house-punts-on-shutdown-deal/33693/Cantor says Obama rejected GOP's new one-week plan.Billy House and Humberto SanchezTue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/gop-white-house-punts-on-shutdown-deal/33693/OversightObama calls Hill leaders to White House for talks on avoiding shutdownhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/obama-calls-hill-leaders-to-white-house-for-talks-on-avoiding-shutdown/33685/President invites Boehner, Reid and others for urgent budget meeting on Tuesday.Billy House and Humberto SanchezMon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/obama-calls-hill-leaders-to-white-house-for-talks-on-avoiding-shutdown/33685/NewsReid predicts budget will omit many policy ridershttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/reid-predicts-budget-will-omit-many-policy-riders/33677/The riders include provisions to block parts of the health care reform law and to strip funding for Planned Parenthood.Billy House and Humberto SanchezFri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/reid-predicts-budget-will-omit-many-policy-riders/33677/NewsBiden: Parties agree on figure for overall budget dealhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/biden-parties-agree-on-figure-for-overall-budget-deal/33650/House Republicans and Senate Democrats inch closer toward deal that would prevent government sutdown on April 8.Dan Friedman and Humberto SanchezThu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/biden-parties-agree-on-figure-for-overall-budget-deal/33650/OversightDemocrats say only $6 billion separates sides in budget talkshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/democrats-say-only-6-billion-separates-sides-in-budget-talks/33641/Senate leader Reid says sides are ready to find common ground.Billy House and Humberto SanchezWed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/democrats-say-only-6-billion-separates-sides-in-budget-talks/33641/OversightWith revolt brewing, House GOP backs off budget dealhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/with-revolt-brewing-house-gop-backs-off-budget-deal/33632/Tea party wing rejects tentative deal to cut roughly $30 billion in cuts from current spending levels, boosting odds of a shutdown.Dan Friedman, Billy House, and Humberto SanchezTue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/with-revolt-brewing-house-gop-backs-off-budget-deal/33632/OversightObama signs three-week stopgap spending billhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/obama-signs-three-week-stopgap-spending-bill/33571/Negotiations will continue next week to fund government for the rest of fiscal 2011.Humberto SanchezFri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/obama-signs-three-week-stopgap-spending-bill/33571/OversightThree-week funding measure headed to presidenthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/three-week-funding-measure-headed-to-president/33562/Senate approves House resolution to fund government through April 8.Humberto SanchezThu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/three-week-funding-measure-headed-to-president/33562/OversightHouse GOP, White House ramp up talks on budget dealhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/house-gop-white-house-ramp-up-talks-on-budget-deal/33556/Shutdown threat remains as negotiations begin between OMB Director Jacob Lew and top House appropriator Rogers.Dan Friedman and Humberto SanchezWed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/house-gop-white-house-ramp-up-talks-on-budget-deal/33556/OversightHouse passes government funding bill for three more weekshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/house-passes-government-funding-bill-for-three-more-weeks/33537/Measure now goes to the Senate for consideration later this week.Humberto SanchezTue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/house-passes-government-funding-bill-for-three-more-weeks/33537/OversightNew continuing resolution shows GOP’s strong handhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/new-continuing-resolution-shows-gops-strong-hand/33513/Plan could be considered by the full House as soon as Tuesday.Humberto SanchezFri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/new-continuing-resolution-shows-gops-strong-hand/33513/OversightDems still looking for path on spendinghttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/dems-still-looking-for-path-on-spending/33500/Both the House-passed Republican and the Senate Democratic budget plans, as predicted, failed in the Senate on Wednesday.Dan Friedman and Humberto SanchezThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/dems-still-looking-for-path-on-spending/33500/OversightWednesday's spending votes will lay markershttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/wednesdays-spending-votes-will-lay-markers/33494/Senate plan would cut $57 billion from current discretionary spending levels.Humberto SanchezWed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/wednesdays-spending-votes-will-lay-markers/33494/Oversight