Just Like Texas? Nope.

Jul 27, 2006 by Guest Blogger

Find out how the Tiahrt bill's sunset commissions would be very different from the Texas sunset commission.

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This Is Not Your Texas Sunset Commission

The Tiahrt bill's sunset commissions differ significantly from the widely touted model from Texas. Find out why.

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On the Ropes, On the Run? More Delays?

Jul 27, 2006 by Guest Blogger

So, is there a stumble in the race to a floor vote for the sunset bills? The Brady bill has already been pushed back to September. Now there are signs that the Tiahrt bill is likewise being pushed back.

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Pension Conference Committee Now Part of Estate Tax Saga

Jul 27, 2006 by Craig Jennings

The conference committee considering the pension bill will hold a vote on whether or not to include a set of tax provisions - know as "extenders" - in the pension bill being considered. By moving the extenders out of the pension bill, the GOP leadership hopes use the extenders as a "sweetener" for an estate tax reduction bill to garner the 60 votes needed overcome a filibuster. Bloomberg:

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DHS No-Bid Contract System "Prone to Abuse"

Jul 27, 2006 by Matthew Madia

The Washington Post is reporting on a congressional report which found that the Department of Homeland Security's (no-)bidding system is "prone to abuse." It's a good thing, then, that Congress is working on a bill that would create a searchable database of all federal government and contracts. Indeed, a database like this would make it easier to identify potential fraudsters.

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Delay, Times Two

Jul 27, 2006 by Guest Blogger

On the heels of the discovery that the Brady sunset commission bill has been delayed comes the news that the Tiahrt sunset commission bill is also delayed. The vote planned for today is being postponed, to tomorrow or possibly after the August recess. Any delay is a sign that grassroots calls and letters DO work. Keep the pressure on -- visit www.OMBWatch.org/files/sunset/action today!

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OMB Watch Staff: Dana Chasin

Senior Advisor

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OMB Watch Supporting Publication of Budget Justifications

Jul 27, 2006 by Matthew Madia

OMB Watch has partnered with the National Taxpayers Union to draft a letter to the Senate in support of making federal department budget justification reports public documents. The completed letter was sent to the Hill yesterday afternoon with the endorsement of 54 organizations.

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Memo to Editorial Boards on Federal Sunset Commission Legislation

Two proposals racing to a floor vote in Congress this week would create an un-elected, unaccountable sunset commission that could lead to serious consequences for programs that play vital roles in protecting the environment, public health, and safety, as well as programs that provide education, social services, and community development. A vote on these proposals is likely in the House on Thursday.

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OMB Watch "Name the Database" Contest

Jul 26, 2006 by Adam Hughes*

OMB Watch has been working diligently for the past few months to make information on all federal contracts and grants available online in a free, searchable database. We are navigating through the technical challenges, bureaucratic mazes, and overwhelming amount of data to make the database simple, efficient, and user-friendly. But we need your help with a very important part of our work - the name of the website.

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