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Agency collaboration key to saving money
As the new chairman of the Senate Governmental Affairs subcommittee that oversees the federal workforce and government efficiency, Sen. Jon Tester says he will work to improve government services by pushing for better inter-agency collaboration and smarter investments that produce results.
Tags: Montana , financial management , Rise of the Money People , collaboration , duplicative programs
Federal Drive Interviews -- April 12, 2013
Stephen Goss, chief actuary for the Social Security Administration, talks about how actuaries can help federal agencies improve financial planning. Dr. Matthew Harris of the University of Maryland - University College discusses a new study on IG offices across the country. Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) talks about disposing of federal properties. Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) talks about a new report on government efficiency.
Tags: Federal Drive , Stephen Goss , Matthew Harris , John Mica
Senate committee approves OFPP nominee, four other bills
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee moves the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations, the Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting and two other pieces of legislation to the floor for a full vote.
Tags: management , acquisition , workforce , Joe Jordan , Susan Collins , Joe Lieberman , OFPP , Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs , domestic partner benefits , Hatch Act , political contributions , Jason Miller ,
Senate committee approves bipartisan Postal Service reform bill
A plan to cut the Postal Service's costs so it can stay in business has passed the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Relations Committee. Majority Leader Harry Reid has promised a vote on the Senate floor as soon as possible, according to committee leaders.
Tags: USPS , Senate , Joe Lieberman , workforce , Tom Carper , Susan Collins , Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee , Tom Coburn , FERS , budget , Emily Kopp
Leaders, families rally against new D.C. gun bill
City leaders, anti-gun groups and families touched by gun violence all rallied against new legislation Wednesday in the District.
Tags: Second Amendment Enforcement Act , DC gun laws , John McCain , Darci Marchese , Phil Mendelson , Marion Barry , Jordan Williams , Jordan Howe
Senators seek to allow semi-automatics in D.C.
A gun bill has been introduced in the Senate that would overturn many of the District's tough gun laws.
Tags: John McCain , District gun laws , DC gun laws , semi-automatic weapons , Second Amendment Enforcement Act , gun rights
