John Boehner
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The top Republican and Democrat on Capitol Hill have announced an agreement to keep the government running on autopilot for six months when the current budget year ends on Sept. 30. The announcements by Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and GOP House Speaker John Boehner are aimed at averting any chance of a government shutdown this fall. The leaders said an official vote on the bill won't come until September.
July 31, 2012 -
A major goal of this new task force is to break up the comprehensive cyber bill into four separate components each of which could be addressed by an individual bill.
October 18, 2011 -
The White House and Congress agreed to both a short-term deal and a longer-term one funding the government through 2011 and cutting more than $35 billion. OMB issued new guidance telling agencies to resume normal operations which means feds should report to work as usual.
April 09, 2011 -
President Obama expects to have an answer Friday morning about whether a shutdown can be averted. Meanwhile agencies have new guidance from OMB on how to prepare to close down their offices. Federal workers vent frustrations and ask questions during a town hall meeting sponsored by Rep. Jim Moran.
April 08, 2011 -
The existing CR has caused the Navy to miss construction starts and other scheduled projects, Politico reports.
March 14, 2011 -
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House Speaker John Boehner has raised eyebrows by saying the administration has added 200,000 federal jobs. Partnership for Public Service\'s John Palguta said it\'s not the size that matters. It\'s what you do with it.
February 22, 2011 -
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.
February 18, 2011 -
House Speaker John Boehner rejected any temporary funding measures that does not include serious cuts.
February 17, 2011 -
President Barack Obama is expected to submit his budget request for fiscal 2012 on Valentines Day. Already there\'s not much love lost between the parties. Republicans want to cut $55 billion from the budget. The president\'s new chief of staff is asking \"where\'s the beef?\"
January 31, 2011 -
Chairman Darrell Issa announced the launch of his committee\'s hearings on YouTube. Issa said the videos are a first step to a more transparent government.
January 05, 2011 -
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) will lead cybersecurity efforts that cut across committee lines.
December 27, 2010 -
Politico\'s Jake Sherman explains the House Republican plan on how to fund agencies.
December 01, 2010 -
Former Comptroller General David Walker has advice for presumed Rep. John Boehner (R-OH). Walker has already sent Boehner a letter about how to get the nation\'s fiscal house in order.
November 15, 2010 -
The federal pay debate is heating up again with a report today that feds who make $150,000 or more have increased tenfold in the last five years.
November 10, 2010