Federal Eye Archive: Congress

Auditors raise doubts about stimulus numbers, but expect data will improve

Updated 6:33 p.m. ET Government auditors raised doubts Thursday about the number of jobs created or saved by the economic stimulus program, but they also cautioned that erroneous mistakes reported in recent weeks signal the benefits of government transparency. Recovery...

House panel approves domestic benefits bill

UPDATE 7:33 P.M. ET: The committee approved the bill 23 to 12 following more than four hours of debate. More details in tomorrow's Federal Diary column by Joe Davidson, and The Eye promises to post a more detailed transcript Thursday...

Latino population growth to have political impact after Census

The chart above shows the potential impact of Latinos on Congressional reapportionment (Image courtesy of America's Voice Education Fund) The nation's growing Latino population is likely to help eight states gain at least one more Congressional seat following the...

Flawed stimulus numbers -- or a flawed promise to provide them?

By Alec MacGillis in The Post's 44 blog: Another day, another flurry of outrage over the jobs numbers claimed by the government for the administration's $787 billion economic stimulus program. House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-Wisc.) released a blistering...

House approves bill preserving FDR records

Lawmakers approved legislation on Monday that allows the National Archives and Records Administration to purchase Grace Tully's collection of documents and memorabilia related to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Tully served as an aide to Roosevelt when he served as New...

Senate kills census citizenship amendment

Sens. David Vitter (R-La.) and Robert Bennett (R-Utah) wanted the Census Bureau to ask about citizenship status next year. Updated 2:28 p.m. ET The Senate voted Thursday to block a Republican attempt to require the Census Bureau to ask...

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Lieberman lays out his cyber security plan, Ed O'Keefe , October 30, 2009

Lawmakers skeptical of OMB contracting plans, Ed O'Keefe , October 28, 2009

ACORN affiliate still eligible for CFC, despite concerns, Ed O'Keefe , October 26, 2009

Big changes soon for federal employees, Ed O'Keefe , October 23, 2009

Senate creates new government performance panel, Ed O'Keefe , October 22, 2009

Census vows to fix fingerprinting process, Ed O'Keefe , October 21, 2009

Senate Again Considers Same-Sex Benefits Bill, Ed O'Keefe , October 15, 2009

Diversity a Struggle at Homeland Security Dept., Ed O'Keefe , October 14, 2009

Should Minerals Management Split From Interior Dept.?, Ed O'Keefe , October 8, 2009

GAO: Census Likely Hired Criminals, Ed O'Keefe , October 8, 2009

Eye Opener: Big Victories for Federal Employees, Ed O'Keefe , October 8, 2009

Defense Authorization Bill Repeals NSPS, Ed O'Keefe , October 7, 2009

Labor Nominee Still Faces GOP Hold, Ed O'Keefe , October 7, 2009

National Aviation Safety Reform Effort Stalls, Ed O'Keefe , September 30, 2009

Senate Passes CR, Postal Service Breathes Easy, Ed O'Keefe , September 30, 2009

Congressional Health Benefits Could Soon Change, Ed O'Keefe , September 30, 2009

Hearing on Federal Contracting Databases, Ed O'Keefe , September 29, 2009

Was Utah Lawmaker Targeted by Airport Security?, Ed O'Keefe , September 25, 2009

Federal Employee Unions Could Help Lynch in Mass., Ed O'Keefe , September 8, 2009

Moran on Fed. Employee Health Care, Public Option, Ed O'Keefe , August 27, 2009

Obama Administration Reactions to Kennedy Death, Ed O'Keefe , August 26, 2009

Senator Asks Obama to Withdraw Labor Nominee, Ed O'Keefe , August 25, 2009

Senators Appear Split on Postal Service's Future, Ed O'Keefe , August 6, 2009

Hundreds of Post Offices Could Soon Close, Ed O'Keefe , July 30, 2009

Same-Sex Benefits Bill Clears First Hurdle, Ed O'Keefe , July 30, 2009

McCaskill: Oversight a 'Hand in Glove Fit for Me', Ed O'Keefe , July 16, 2009

Congress Set to Focus More on Alaska Firms, Ed O'Keefe , July 15, 2009

Robert Groves Confirmed as Census Director, Ed O'Keefe , July 13, 2009

GAO: Federal Protective Service 'In Crisis', Ed O'Keefe , July 8, 2009

Rising to Honor Federal Employees, Ed O'Keefe , July 6, 2009

Eye Opener: GOP to Bachmann: End Census Boycott, Ed O'Keefe , July 2, 2009

Grassley Presses Obama on Watchdogs, Ed O'Keefe , June 25, 2009

A Request for Rail Safety, Ed O'Keefe , June 22, 2009

In Letter, Barofsky Explains Concerns, Ed O'Keefe , June 19, 2009

AmeriCorps IG Tit-for-Tat Continues, Ed O'Keefe , June 17, 2009

Senators Press State Dept. on Embassy Security, Ed O'Keefe , June 10, 2009

Contracting Abuse at U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan?, Ed O'Keefe , June 9, 2009

House Clears New IG Independence Bill, Ed O'Keefe , June 8, 2009

GOP Holding Up Census Nominee, Ed O'Keefe , June 5, 2009

New Independence for Five Watchdogs?, Ed O'Keefe , June 5, 2009

Grassley Complains of Library of Congress Interference, Ed O'Keefe , June 4, 2009

Video Explains Opposition to Paid Parental Leave, Ed O'Keefe , June 2, 2009

Face Masks To Be Allowed for TSA?, Ed O'Keefe , June 1, 2009

House Passes National Parks Gun Bill, Ed O'Keefe , May 20, 2009

Lawmakers Tracking Loss of Clinton-Era Data, Ed O'Keefe , May 20, 2009

Senate Votes to Allow Guns at National Parks, Ed O'Keefe , May 19, 2009

Stimulus Assistance Bill Passes House, Ed O'Keefe , May 19, 2009

Lawmakers Blast DHS Swine Flu Policy, Ed O'Keefe , May 14, 2009

Senate GOP Blocks Obama Interior Nominee, Ed O'Keefe , May 13, 2009

Vitter Lifts Objections to FEMA Nominee, Ed O'Keefe , May 12, 2009

Video Attacks David Vitter for FEMA Holdup, Ed O'Keefe , May 11, 2009

Census Nominee's Hearing Moved Yet Again, Ed O'Keefe , May 11, 2009

New Senate Bill Targets Administrative Costs, Ed O'Keefe , April 30, 2009

New Senate Panel Explores the Plight of Watchdogs, Ed O'Keefe , April 21, 2009

Rep. Towns Will Seek Federal Funds for State Auditors, Ed O'Keefe , April 21, 2009

New Senate Panel Will Probe Inspectors General, Ed O'Keefe , April 17, 2009

Kerry Will Not Vote On Brother's Nomination, Ed O'Keefe , April 16, 2009

Bill to Rename Dept. of Navy Picks Up New Support, Ed O'Keefe , April 7, 2009

Collective Bargaining Rights for TSOs Proposed, Ed O'Keefe , April 2, 2009

Unemployed Journalists Key to Stimulus Oversight?, Ed O'Keefe , April 2, 2009

Senate Panel Confirms John Berry , Ed O'Keefe , April 1, 2009

GOP Claims Oversight Panel Got Stiffed, Ed O'Keefe , March 31, 2009

Senators Unveil Bill to Streamline Federal Hiring, Ed O'Keefe , March 30, 2009

Berry Sails Through Confirmation Hearing, Ed O'Keefe , March 26, 2009

Census Taps Stimulus Funds to Boost Participation, Ed O'Keefe , March 23, 2009

Stimulus Watchdog Warns of Challenges in Tracking Funds, Ed O'Keefe , March 19, 2009

Could Crowdsourcing Help Control the Stimulus?, Ed O'Keefe , March 18, 2009

Suggested Questions for Gary Locke, Ed O'Keefe , March 18, 2009

Consensus for 5-Year Census Director Term, Ed O'Keefe , March 5, 2009

Census Reaches New Heights in Cost, Staffing , Ed O'Keefe , March 5, 2009

Bill Would Separate Census From Commerce Dept., Ed O'Keefe , March 2, 2009

GOP Calls on Locke to Reject Obama Census Plans, Ed O'Keefe , February 25, 2009

Obama's Speech: Winners and Losers, Ed O'Keefe , February 24, 2009

Highlights of White House Procurement Breakout Session, Ed O'Keefe , February 24, 2009

Holder Staying Away From Obama's Speech, Ed O'Keefe , February 24, 2009

Gregg Links Withdrawal to Census Concerns, Ed O'Keefe , February 12, 2009

Republicans Continue to Hammer White House Over Census, Ed O'Keefe , February 12, 2009

Stimulus Provision Means 'New Bureaucracy' for Health IT, Ed O'Keefe , February 11, 2009

Another Look at Stimulus Funding, Ed O'Keefe , February 10, 2009

Democrats Release House Oversight Committee Assignments, Ed O'Keefe , February 5, 2009

GAO's 'High Risk' List Comings and Goings, Paul Volpe , January 23, 2009

Cabinet Nominees Discuss the Rank and File, Ed O'Keefe , January 16, 2009

Towns Promises Strong Oversight, Ed O'Keefe , January 15, 2009

Suggested Questions for Janet Napolitano, Ed O'Keefe , January 15, 2009

Suggested Questions for Eric Holder, Ed O'Keefe , January 15, 2009

Orszag Promises More Oversight and Transparency, Ed O'Keefe , January 14, 2009

LaHood's Successor on Earmark News: So What?, Ed O'Keefe , January 14, 2009

House Bill Sets Minimum Oversight Guidelines, Ed O'Keefe , January 14, 2009

Suggested Questions for Eric Shinseki, Ed O'Keefe , January 14, 2009

Suggested Questions for Peter Orszag, Ed O'Keefe , January 14, 2009

Suggested Questions for Lisa P. Jackson, Ed O'Keefe , January 13, 2009

Suggested Questions for Shaun Donovan, Ed O'Keefe , January 13, 2009

Suggested Questions for Arne Duncan, Ed O'Keefe , January 13, 2009

Suggested Questions for Hillary Clinton, Ed O'Keefe , January 13, 2009

Suggested Questions for Steven Chu, Ed O'Keefe , January 13, 2009

Suggested Questions for Hilda Solis, Ed O'Keefe , January 9, 2009

Suggested Questions for Tom Daschle, Ed O'Keefe , January 8, 2009

Jones Renews Effort To Rename Dept. of Navy, Ed O'Keefe , January 8, 2009

House to Consider Expanded Oversight of Agencies, Ed O'Keefe , January 5, 2009

Some Republican Oversight Committee Staff Dismissed, Ed O'Keefe , December 15, 2008

Issa: ‘No Limit’ to What Oversight Committee Will Investigate, Ed O'Keefe , December 11, 2008

Towns Will Lead House Oversight & Gov't Reform, Ed O'Keefe , December 11, 2008

Issa Named Top GOP Member on House Oversight & Gov't Reform, Ed O'Keefe , December 10, 2008