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Ranking members in the Senate on Monday announced efforts aimed at ensuring that the Department of Energy is protecting its workers in or near the tank farms at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state from exposure to dangerous chemicals.
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House rejects VA funding plan
The House on Monday rejected a plan to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to redirect funds to cover an expected budget shortfall that could threaten medical care for thousands of patients.
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Former CBO directors urge Congress to respect impartiality
The bipartisan group of former Congressional Budget Office directors wrote to congressional leaders to express concerns about recent attacks on CBO’s impartiality and accuracy.
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OMB: Agencies have tanked 800-plus regulations
The Office of Management and Budget estimates that these actions will save more than $22 million annually. And there’s more to come.
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Watchdog takes USPS to task for Hatch Act violations
The Office of Special Counsel found that postal workers were repeatedly given leave without pay to do union-related campaign work for Hillary Clinton.
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Bill to expedite security clearances clears committee
The SECRET Act, which would require more reporting transparency from the National Background Investigations Bureau, is ready for the House floor.
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Public employee group sues BLM over grazing oversight
The lawsuit, filed by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, charges BLM with neglecting to take steps to stem illegal grazing on public lands.
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EPA takes hit in House budget resolution
But the House stops short of 30 percent cut recommended by the White House.
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Non-profit seeks better tax treatment for feds
The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees makes pitch in advance of congressional tax reform efforts.
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