Government Reform

Legislative leaders raise concerns about political appointees “burrowing in” to career positions

Legislative leaders reacted on Monday to a report that found that approximately one-quarter of Obama administration appointee conversions to career…

8 years ago

Stefanik bill would give Canadian snowbirds extra time in U.S.

The amount of time Canadians who own or lease a home could spend in the United States would be extended…

8 years ago

Ayotte, Fischer call report on planned ACA settlements totaling billions “unacceptable”

U.S. Sens. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) said on Friday that it is “unacceptable” for the Obama administration…

8 years ago

Senate approves Walters bill establishing rights for sexual assault survivors

The Senate unanimously approved bicameral, bipartisan legislation on Thursday that U.S. Rep. Mimi Walters (R-CA) introduced to establish rights for…

8 years ago

Bipartisan, bicameral bill to clear human trafficking victims of non-violent crimes introduced by Portman, Gillibrand, Blumenthal

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) helped introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation on Wednesday that would clear the non-violent criminal records of…

8 years ago

Daines introduces bipartisan bill to curb online hotel booking scams

Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) on Tuesday would take aim at online booking scams in which…

8 years ago

Marino, Goodlatte laud House passage of bill limiting effects of “high impact” rules

U.S. Reps. Tom Marino (R-PA) and Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) applauded House passage of legislation on Monday that would define and…

8 years ago

Dent bill strengthening federal prohibitions on synthetic drugs clears House

Federal prohibitions on the sale of synthetic drugs would be strengthened under bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent…

8 years ago

Brooks helps introduce bipartisan bill to provide legal support to survivors of domestic abuse

U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) co-introduced legislation last week that would help survivors of domestic abuse find legal representation to…

8 years ago

Dold bill preventing tax of U.S. Olympic medal victories achieves victory in House

Legislation led by U.S. Rep. Bob Dold (R-IL) to eliminate a tax penalty on Team USA medalists cleared the House…

8 years ago

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