Federal Eye Archive: Congress
Battle royal over federal worker pay
All that Wednesday's House hearing on federal pay needed to be complete was an announcer with a booming voice asking the packed room, "Are you ready to rumble?"
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Joe Davidson
| March 10, 2011; 9:00 AM ET |
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Federal pay and benefits back in the spotlight
The Republican-led House is scheduled to hold its first hearing Wednesday on the compensation of federal employees, pitting the Obama administration and federal worker union leaders against conservative fiscal experts armed with detailed reports suggesting federal employees are paid too generously when compared to private sector workers.
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Ed O'Keefe
| March 9, 2011; 6:30 AM ET |
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Sen. Mark Warner talking up federal workers
Continuing a tradition launched by a former colleague, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) is devoting some of his Senate floor speeches to highlight the work of rank-and-file federal workers.
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Ed O'Keefe
| March 3, 2011; 2:36 PM ET |
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Tips on how to fix the Senate confirmation process
Senators are expected soon to introduce legislation that would drop the confirmation process for about 400 federal agency nominees. While they're at it, some veteran observers of the process on Wednesday said the Senate should make other changes to how it confirms a president's nominees.
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Ed O'Keefe
| March 2, 2011; 2:50 PM ET |
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Federal pay amendment to House spending bill fails
An aggressive House spending plan passed early Saturday doesn't include any amendments curtailing the pay or benefits of federal employees or cutting the size of the federal workforce.
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Ed O'Keefe and Felicia Sonmez
| February 19, 2011; 12:31 PM ET |
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Darrell Issa wants to freeze some federal worker raises
Buried amid the hundreds of proposed amendments to a Republican-backed government spending measure is a proposal to prohibit federal agencies from giving pay raises to workers who get a promotion.
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Ed O'Keefe
| February 18, 2011; 11:06 AM ET |
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Relief for furloughed DOT workers?,
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Rep. Chaffetz proposes firing federal workers who are tax cheats,
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New pressure to get a Customs commissioner,
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Scott Brown named to Senate government affairs panel,
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Angry Jim Bunning blows off ABC News (Video),
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Marine, Navy commanders weigh in on 'don't ask',
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, February 24, 2010
Exhibit honors federal workers,
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, February 24, 2010
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Senate confirms 27 nominees after Obama threatens recess appointments,
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Republicans mail another 'Census' form,
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Craig Becker, nominated for NLRB, rejected by Senate,
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Eye Opener: For the feds going to work today,
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Labor, GSA nominees confirmed by the Senate,
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, February 4, 2010
Eye Opener: Scott Brown blasted by federal union,
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, February 3, 2010
Live Blog: 'Don't ask, don't tell' Senate hearing,
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Labor nominee M. Patricia Smith clears procedural hurdle,
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Gates, Mullen to testify on 'don't ask',
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Dozens of House Web sites hacked,
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Republicans respond to OMB investigation,
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, January 8, 2010
Key nominees await Senate confirmation,
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Senate confirms several Obama nominees,
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Republicans revive the Walpin IG case,
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GAO to probe ACORN's use of federal funds,
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, December 17, 2009
Latest figures on Afghanistan war contracts,
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, December 17, 2009
Lawmaker wants the Postal Service fleet to go green,
Ed O'Keefe
, December 17, 2009
Eye Opener: Could tax-skirting feds get fired?,
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Senate panel approves domestic benefits bill,
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, December 16, 2009
Voinovich places hold on DHS nominee,
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, December 15, 2009
Lawmaker seeks clarity on Census criminal hires,
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, December 11, 2009
USDA to serve lawmakers school lunches,
Ed O'Keefe
, December 10, 2009
Federal employees earn 2% pay raise,
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, December 8, 2009
Eye Opener: A closed open government meeting?,
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, December 7, 2009
Lawmakers want Census to hire the long unemployed,
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, December 2, 2009
House panel asks Desiree Rogers to join party-crasher hearing,
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McCain blocking USDA nominees over Arizona snow,
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GOP investigation ties Rhee to IG firing,
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, November 20, 2009
Auditors raise doubts about stimulus numbers, but expect data will improve,
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House panel approves domestic benefits bill,
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, November 18, 2009
Latino population growth to have political impact after Census,
Ed O'Keefe
, November 17, 2009
Flawed stimulus numbers -- or a flawed promise to provide them?,
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, November 17, 2009
House approves bill preserving FDR records,
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, November 17, 2009
Senate kills census citizenship amendment,
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, November 5, 2009
Lieberman lays out his cyber security plan,
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, October 30, 2009
Lawmakers skeptical of OMB contracting plans,
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, October 28, 2009
ACORN affiliate still eligible for CFC, despite concerns,
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, October 26, 2009
Big changes soon for federal employees,
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, October 23, 2009
Senate creates new government performance panel,
Ed O'Keefe
, October 22, 2009
Census vows to fix fingerprinting process,
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, October 21, 2009
Senate Again Considers Same-Sex Benefits Bill,
Ed O'Keefe
, October 15, 2009
Diversity a Struggle at Homeland Security Dept.,
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, October 14, 2009
Should Minerals Management Split From Interior Dept.?,
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, October 8, 2009
GAO: Census Likely Hired Criminals,
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, October 8, 2009
Eye Opener: Big Victories for Federal Employees,
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, October 8, 2009
Defense Authorization Bill Repeals NSPS,
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, October 7, 2009
Labor Nominee Still Faces GOP Hold,
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, October 7, 2009
National Aviation Safety Reform Effort Stalls,
Ed O'Keefe
, September 30, 2009
Senate Passes CR, Postal Service Breathes Easy,
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, September 30, 2009
Congressional Health Benefits Could Soon Change,
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, September 30, 2009
Hearing on Federal Contracting Databases,
Ed O'Keefe
, September 29, 2009
Was Utah Lawmaker Targeted by Airport Security?,
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, September 25, 2009
Federal Employee Unions Could Help Lynch in Mass.,
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, September 8, 2009
Moran on Fed. Employee Health Care, Public Option,
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Obama Administration Reactions to Kennedy Death,
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Senator Asks Obama to Withdraw Labor Nominee,
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Senators Appear Split on Postal Service's Future,
Ed O'Keefe
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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',
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, 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,
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Grassley Presses Obama on Watchdogs,
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, June 25, 2009
A Request for Rail Safety,
Ed O'Keefe
, June 22, 2009
In Letter, Barofsky Explains Concerns,
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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,
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, May 12, 2009
Video Attacks David Vitter for FEMA Holdup,
Ed O'Keefe
, May 11, 2009
Census Nominee's Hearing Moved Yet Again,
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, May 11, 2009
New Senate Bill Targets Administrative Costs,
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, 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
