CONGRESS FINISHES RECESS – BUSY WEEK AHEAD

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BUDGET BLUES – WHAT IS NEXT FOR EDUCATION?

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OBAMA ADMINSITRATION – TAKE TWO

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Special Post: White House OMB Guidance on Sequestration

Congress has less than two months to pass legislation to avoid sequestration.  The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance for federal agencies given the potential for sequestration (or cuts) to government spending.  The memorandum is published below, but some highlights include: Sequestration was delayed until March 1, 2013 and the CR expires on […]

WHO RUNS CONGRESS? WHO NEGOTIATES THE FISCAL CLIFF PLAYERS? WHO WILL BE IN THE NEXT OBAMA ADMINISTRATION?

Members of Congress returned last week with the goal of completing unfinished business.  In addition to hearings and meetings, leadership decisions began to crystalize. To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page.  You will receive a verification email to confirm your […]