Tech

House approves transparency bill, citing GSA scandal

DATA Act would require online disclosure of spending and curb conferences.

News

A History of Duplication

Efforts to reduce overlap date as far back as World War I.

Oversight

Crackdown on conferences clears Senate

'The party’s over,' says Republican Sen. Tom Coburn, sponsor of the provision.

Management

GSA scandal lends urgency to data transparency measure

House set to consider bill requiring agencies to standardize and post spending data.

News

Noonan’s Incomplete GSA Diagnosis

Conservative commentator missed the memo on Campaign to Cut Waste.

Oversight

GOP lawmaker steps up bid to evict FTC from headquarters

Transportation panel chair seeks GSA floor plan for proposal to turn prestigious space over to art gallery.

Oversight

Measure would encourage lawmakers to ask once, nicely

Bipartisan resolutions aim to stamp out bills that create duplicative federal programs.

Oversight

Senior executives reopen debate over STOCK Act

SEA says burdens and invasions of privacy in disclosure law have a ‘chilling effect’ on recruitment.

Oversight

Las Vegas conference billed as the exception to the rule

Despite assurances the event was an ‘aberration,’ GOP lawmaker warns he is prepared to pull GSA apart to see if the agency is ‘needed at all.’

Oversight

GSA leaders apologize for spending at Las Vegas conference

Regional Commissioner Neely pleads Fifth Amendment at hearing; ex-Administrator Johnson explains resignation.

News

Blast From a Past TSA Chief

Kip Hawley unveils flurry of recommendations on fixing 'broken' airport security.

Oversight

Report: IG has referred GSA scandal to Justice Department

Unconfirmed report from congressional staff says criminal charges possible.