Defense
Senate panel approves FEMA overhaul measure
Bill would keep agency within DHS, give administrator a direct advisory role with the president.
Management
Volume mailers look for service agreements in postal bill
Inclusion of such language in the reform measure would codify practices already in place, and establish guidelines.
Tech
Panel moves to tighten data security for veterans
Bill would require the VA secretary to hire an outside agency to conduct a risk analysis after security breaches.
Management
Senators weigh bill on disclosure of government spending
Requirement to report procurement spending may prove sticking point.
Management
Postal reform bill talks stall over labor costs
White House advisers pushing for a final bill requiring all labor negotiations to go through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
Defense
House subcommittee moves chemical security bill
Measure would allow DHS to regulate companies that work with chemicals; Senate panel passed a similar bill recently.
Management
Bill would let franchises win small-business contracts
Provision in legislation to reauthorize SBA for another four years would qualify “every McDonalds” as a small firm, opponent argues.
Management
Top Democrat says he would lead oversight panel in bipartisan manner
Postal reform bill is an example of a substantive measure that could be handled without partisan fighting, Waxman says.
Management
House panel votes to untangle bureaucratic language
Bill would require agencies to use plain language writing so ordinary citizens could understand regulations.
News
Science panel approves drought tracking system bill
Newly created information system will be administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Management
One sticking point removed in postal reform measure
Compromise version of bill will likely allow Postal Service partial access to escrow fund to pay for future employee health benefits and operating costs.
News
Congress taking aim at Labor oversight of Job Corps
Spending bill measure marks second attempt at placing the program directly under the department secretary’s watch.
Management
Legislative provision would benefit Postal Service competitors
Provision is in House version of postal reform bill; White House has threatened veto over language on veterans' pensions in both the House- and Senate-passed versions.
Defense
Senator upbraids colleagues for dodging Iraq timeline
Democrats should offer a stronger voice of dissent on national security issues, Wisconsin legislator says Monday.
News
Postal Service fights overhaul bill's accounting language
Provision in question would prevent use of revenue from first-class mail to subsidize competitive products.
Management
Postal overhaul sponsors criticize proposed rate hike
Measure awaiting House-Senate negotiations would change the rate-setting process; decision on increase discouraged until bill is complete.
Management
House has yet to name postal reform negotiators
Senate has named conferees to work out differences in overhaul bill.
Management
Postal Service asked to hold off on rate increase
House Government Reform Committee chairman says it would be wise to wait until postal reform legislation is closer to completion.
Management
Accounting change could spur postal reform effort
Under proposed rule, Postal Service would report a projected $60 billion for retiree health benefits, according to head of group representing direct mailers.
Management
Postal Service mulls operational rate hike
Boost could be the last before Congress passes an overhaul bill limiting increases.
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