Estimating the Benefits from Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reductions
By now, just about everyone accepts that carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels are warming our planet and changing our climate in harmful ways. With growing frequency we see headlines...
View ArticleState-by-State: Land Acquisition, Construction, and Repair and Rehabilitation...
This week, the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that fails to provide for the responsible protection and management of our Nation's natural heritage and resources or fully honor our...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mid-Session Review 2016
Today, the Office of Management and Budget released the 2016 Mid-Session Review (MSR), which updates the Administration’s estimates for outlays, receipts, and the deficit in light of economic,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bringing Our Immigration System into the Digital Age
In November, President Obama announced a series of Executive Actions to fix the broken immigration system. As a part of these efforts, he charged the key federal agencies responsible for administering...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Social Security Disability Insurance: A Lifeline for Millions of American...
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is a vital lifeline for millions of American workers and their families. It is a critical component of our nation's Social Security system, which...
View ArticleSenate Republican Bill Would Undermine Critical Financial Reforms and...
Wall Street Reform built a stronger and more stable foundation for economic growth and made our financial system safer and more resilient by curbing excessive risk-taking, closing regulatory gaps, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Strengthening & Enhancing Federal Cybersecurity for the 21st Century
From the beginning of the Administration, the President has made it clear that cybersecurity is one of the most important challenges we face as a Nation. It is also an ever-growing and constantly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Critical Fix to Funding Our Wildfire Response
Today, President Obama signed into law the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions Act (“Boulder-White Clouds”). This bipartisan bill protects three new wilderness areas...
View ArticleBehind the Buy #5: Managing and Delivering Digital Services for Agile...
Author’s Note: The "Behind the Buy" podcast features audio stories told by members of the Federal acquisition workforce who have successfully executed best practice IT contracting strategies from the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Just Announced! Release Date for the President's 2017 Budget
Today, OMB Director Shaun Donovan announced the upcoming release of the President's 2017 Budget for Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Be sure to check back here for the President's final budget. Jamal Brown...
View Article