Senate Appropriations Committee

VA’s meteoric telehealth expansion poses new questions for the future

The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering the next steps for telehealth, after it expanded the program by 1,831% last year.

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Senate appropriators propose federal pay freeze for civilian employees in 2021

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FILE - In this June 17, 2016 file photo, U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., speaks to the new Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officers during their graduation ceremony in Edmond, Okla. Lankford and Oklahoma's four incumbent GOP U.S. House members who face challengers in this year's general election all have massive fundraising advantages and are heavy favorites in next month's general election. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Sen. Lankford: Yearlong continuing resolution to avert shutdown ‘terrible likelihood’

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Senate joins House in providing no funding for OPM-GSA merger

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Ben Cardin, Nicole Ogrysko, Tom Temin, studio

Sen. Cardin ‘hopeful’ to reach 3.1% raise during approps conference

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Senator concerned USDA move is starting to affect research operations

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Trump signs continuing resolution, averting government shutdown until Nov. 21

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The rising sun divides the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday morning, Sept. 25, 2019, the day after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., declared she will launch a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate sends shutdown-averting CR to Trump’s desk

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In this May 18, 2017, photo, Nathan Singletary, 67, a social worker for 40 years, fills out paperwork at the AARP Foundation in Harrisburg, Pa. Singletary is beyond the traditional retirement age, but he’s only just beginning a new career - helping other low-income, unemployed Americans over age 55 find jobs. Singletary got his job through the half-century-old Senior Community Service Employment Program, a training and placement program underwritten by taxpayers aimed at putting older Americans back into the workforce. (AP Photo/Laurie Kellman)

NTEU says bar set too high in proving age discrimination

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HUD Secretary Carson cleared of misconduct in purchasing probe

Federal Newscast

Trump’s budget request for 2020 Census ‘falls short’ of Commerce’s previous targets

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Senators still seeking answers on joint DoD, VA leadership structure to manage EHR overhaul

The Department of Veterans Affairs said it may designate an independent arbitrator of sorts to oversee and manage joint decisions from VA and the Defense…

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Senate offers Homeland Security more IT modernization dollars in FY 2019

Lawmakers have praised DHS’s efforts to date to modernize its IT infrastructure. The agency also has a new chief information officer leading the effort.

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St. Elizabeths Center Building Rendering (Source: Goody Clancy)

3 federal real property stories you might’ve missed in the FY 19 budget

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While funding for FEMA’s new headquarters holds up progress on DHS’ St. Elizabeths campus, GSA is one step closer to getting the go-ahead to buy the Transportation Department’s currently leased headquarters.

Senate Appropriations Committee

VA’s meteoric telehealth expansion poses new questions for the future

Senate appropriators propose federal pay freeze for civilian employees in 2021

Sen. Lankford: Yearlong continuing resolution to avert shutdown ‘terrible likelihood’

Senate joins House in providing no funding for OPM-GSA merger

Sen. Cardin ‘hopeful’ to reach 3.1% raise during approps conference

Senator concerned USDA move is starting to affect research operations

Trump signs continuing resolution, averting government shutdown until Nov. 21

Senate sends shutdown-averting CR to Trump’s desk

NTEU says bar set too high in proving age discrimination

HUD Secretary Carson cleared of misconduct in purchasing probe

Trump’s budget request for 2020 Census ‘falls short’ of Commerce’s previous targets

Senators still seeking answers on joint DoD, VA leadership structure to manage EHR overhaul

Senate offers Homeland Security more IT modernization dollars in FY 2019

3 federal real property stories you might’ve missed in the FY 19 budget

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