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Wednesday, Jul 2, 2008
Push Starts To Stay Contractors’ Tax-Withholding Provision
Although it does not take effect until 2011, opponents of a law requiring government agencies to withhold 3 percent of payments to private contractors and service providers are looking for a legislative vehicle to keep it at bay a while longer.
FDA Unveils Its Progress Report On New Food Safety Plan
FDA released a progress report today on its efforts to implement a food safety plan, detailing the agency’s move toward a risk-based inspection approach, its attempts to increase its abilities by relying more on collaboration with states and its endeavors to increase its foreign presence.
Tech Group Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Screening Program
A high-tech watchdog group Tuesday filed a lawsuit against three federal agencies on behalf of a member of the European Parliament, demanding the United States release records related to her travels, particularly information that is part of a controversial Homeland Security Department passenger screening program.
Pentagon’s Top Watchdog Kicklighter Leaving Post July 13
Defense Department Inspector General Claude (Mick) Kicklighter is resigning from his position atop one of the government’s largest oversight organizations.
World Food Program: G-8 Should Consider Grain Reserve
U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Josette Sheeran and her senior staff are urging Group of Eight leaders meeting in Japan next week to consider endorsing an international grain reserve for humanitarian purposes.
Senators Will Pick Up Next Week Where They Left Off
Senators might have a sense of deja vu when they see the floor schedule next week, as lawmakers will pick up working on the same bills they were dealing with when they left for the recess.
Lieberman, Dodd Take Their Lumps In New Conn. Survey
There is less than happy news for Democratic Sens. Joseph Lieberman and Christopher Dodd of Connecticut in a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
HILL BRIEFS
Reid Aide: Bush ‘Less Politics’ Comment Out Of Touch
Senate. The office of Senate Majority Leader Reid rebuked the White House today for charging the Democrats with obstructionism.
Bush May Send More Troops To Afghanistan
Defense. President Bush said today he is weighing whether to send more troops to Afghanistan, where losses of U.S. and NATO troops have made for a “tough month,” the Associated Press reported.
NEA Releases Roadmap For 2020, Cites Obama’s Support
Education. National Education Association officials unveiled a new plan to reshape the federal government’s role in education by 2020 while expressing disappointment that a reauthorization of No Child Left Behind had not taken place.
Pickering Files For Divorce
People. Rep. Charles (Chip) Pickering, R-Miss., has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences with his wife of 20 years, the Jackson, Miss., Clarion-Ledger reported. Pickering, who is retiring at the end of the term, confirmed the June 27 court filing in a Tuesday interview.
POLITICAL ROUNDUP
McCain Shakes Up Key Staff In Presidential Campaign
National. A top adviser to Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has been given additional duties in the Republican’s presidential campaign, the Associated Press reported today.
Biz Group Makes Three Endorsements
National. The Business-Industry PAC announced support today for three candidates in this fall’s congressional elections, including one Democrat facing a tough primary — Rep. John Barrow of Georgia.
Former Assemblyman Collects Signatures For Fossella’s Seat
New York. Former GOP Assemblyman Robert Straniere is laying the groundwork to run for the seat GOP Rep. Vito Fossella will vacate, despite having a frosty relations with Staten Island party leaders, the Staten Island Advance reported.
7/2/2008 PM Contents
- Push Starts To Stay Contractors’ Tax-Withholding Provision
- FDA Unveils Its Progress Report On New Food Safety Plan
- Tech Group Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Screening Program
- Pentagon’s Top Watchdog Kicklighter Leaving Post July 13
- World Food Program: G-8 Should Consider Grain Reserve
- Senators Will Pick Up Next Week Where They Left Off
- Lieberman, Dodd Take Their Lumps In New Conn. Survey
HILL BRIEFS
- Reid Aide: Bush ‘Less Politics’ Comment Out Of Touch
- Bush May Send More Troops To Afghanistan
- NEA Releases Roadmap For 2020, Cites Obama’s Support
- Pickering Files For Divorce
POLITICAL ROUNDUP
- McCain Shakes Up Key Staff In Presidential Campaign
- Biz Group Makes Three Endorsements
- Former Assemblyman Collects Signatures For Fossella’s Seat
