Five ways Congress can strengthen the independence of inspectors general For inspectors general to fulfill their roles, they need to able to work without interference from agency leaders. Congress must take action to preserve and strengthen the independence of inspectors general. Read More
House appropriations bill could help federal job seekers and enhance data On June 26, the House passed the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, which included language to improve federal hiring and data transparency. By drawing attention to the barriers that affect our government’s ability to hire the best employees, the language in the House bill emphasizes the idea that good government starts with good people. Read this post to find out exactly how this language will improve the federal workforce. Read More
Senate changes process to speed presidential appointee confirmations—but will it work? This week, the Senate triggered the nuclear option to accelerate the confirmation of presidential nominees, lowering post-cloture debate to two hours from 30. While the move will likely exacerbate partisan tensions, we explore the potential impact of the change. Read More
