Budget

• CR passes House, step freeze left behind

  Budget behemoth passes House without proposed amendments to withhold funding for within-grade increases or for promotions of federal employees. The House version of the continuing resolution proposes cutting $61 billion from hundreds of federal programs. The Senate is expected to propose holding spending at current levels.

  Budget

  February 21, 2011
• Survey, law grow telework optimism

  OPM reports a rise in teleworking from 2008 - 2009. The survey shows satisfaction among feds who do telework, but reveals barriers that are keeping others from doing so. One Congressman hopes the new law will turn interest in telework into practice.

  Budget

  February 21, 2011
• Three big budget issues still unsettled in Virginia

  Virginia\'s lawmakers are heading toward the end of their 45-day legislative session with big decisions to make on the three big items that directly affect people\'s lives: transportation, education and health care

  Budget

  February 20, 2011
• Senate confirms O’Sullivan as ODNI deputy

  By John Buckner Federal News Radio The Senate confirmed Stephanie O’Sullivan to the second highest position in the intelligence community as principle deputy to the Director of National Intelligence. She reports to Director of National…

  Budget

  February 18, 2011
• Causey: What you should know in case of a shutdown

  Mike Causey discusses the last shutdown and lessons learned in case it happens again.

  Budget

  February 18, 2011
• Talk of shutdown heats up Hill

  A top aide to Nancy Pelosi told Democratic staffers that a shutdown is likely. The comments came after House Speaker John Boehner rejected any extension of the current spending levels.

  Budget

  February 18, 2011
• POLL: Will there be a government shutdown?

  Talk of a government shutdown is heating up as lawmakers veer further away from compromise. What do you think? Will there be a government shutdown? And, if there is a shutdown, will you work remotely?…

  Budget

  February 18, 2011
• How the Navy and Air Force fare for FY 2012

  With all the cuts, can the Defense Department meet the mission, and which Navy and Air Force contractors will be feeling the bite? We ask defense contracting expert, Jim McAleese.

  Federal Drive

  February 18, 2011
• Shutdown Chicken being played on Pennsylvania Ave

  The GOP wants deep cuts in a continuing resolution, meanwhile President Obama has threatened to veto. Keeping the government funded is what\'s at stake. Budget expert James Horney explains.

  Federal Drive

  February 18, 2011
• Gates concerned about Afghanistan’s stability

  The Defense Department has requested enough money to put the Afghan national security forces in a good position to defend their own country, but the current level of funding for the effort is not sustainable in view of budgetary and other concerns, says Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.

  Federal Drive

  February 18, 2011
• OFPP zeroes in on acquisition workforce

  Some administration officials fear the acquisition workforce can\'t properly manage government contracts. Dan Gordon said strengthening that workforce is OFPP\'s number one priority. He also said he wants to improve communication between government acquisition officers and industry.

  Budget

  February 18, 2011
• Shutdown more likely as GOP stands firm

  House Speaker John Boehner rejected any temporary funding measures that does not include serious cuts.

  Budget

  February 17, 2011
• Dodaro tells agencies how to stay off high-risk list

  Comptroller General Gene Dodaro discusses government management and projects on the high-risk list.

  Budget

  February 17, 2011
• Wisconsin workers protest state cuts

  The state\'s public employees are storming the statehouse to protest proposed increases to health care and pension, and the loss of collective bargaining rights.

  Budget

  February 17, 2011