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politics9 days ago•4 min saved

DHS Contemplates Luxury Jet for Deportations, Stirring Budget Debate

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to buy a $70 million Boeing 737 Max 8 luxury jet for immigrant deportation flights and Cabinet travel, featuring a bedroom, showers, kitchen, bar and multiple TVs. DHS says the plane would save money by replacing costly military or charter flights, but critics question the necessity and purpose of such a luxury aircraft amid efforts to expand deportations and own deportation flights.

via NBC News|

#boeing-737-max-8 #deportations #dhs

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

OMB launches data review of federal funding in 14 blue states and DC

The White House Office of Management and Budget ordered a data-gathering review of federal funding for 14 Democratic-led states plus Washington, D.C., to map funding scope and potential fraud risk, with responses due by Jan. 28. States listed: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C.; the memo says this is a data-collection exercise and does not withhold funds.

via Politico|

#blue-states #blue-states-is-already-included #democratic-states

spacetechnology4 months ago•0 min saved

Start of RIFs Announced

The article discusses the possibility of NASA issuing RIF (Reduction in Force) notices following a tweet by OMB Director Russell Vought, indicating potential budget cuts or layoffs at NASA, with the situation still uncertain.

via NASA Watch|

#budget-cuts #nasa #omb

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

White House Questions Back Pay Rights for Furloughed Federal Workers

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) quietly removed references to a 2019 law guaranteeing backpay for furloughed federal workers from its shutdown guidance document, amid reports that the White House is developing guidance suggesting furloughed workers may not be entitled to backpay, despite the law's clear language. This change comes during a government shutdown affecting over 620,000 federal employees.

via Government Executive|

#backpay #federal-workers #law

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

Russ Vought: The Quiet Architect Behind the Government Shutdown

Russ Vought, a key figure behind the scenes in the Trump administration's response to the government shutdown, is known for his deep understanding of bureaucracy and his advocacy for significant federal budget cuts, including threatening mass layoffs during the shutdown.

via Axios|

#federal-workers #government-shutdown #omb

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Project 2025: The Blueprint for Trump's Federal Overhaul

Russ Vought, a prominent figure in the Trump administration, is set to lead the Office of Management and Budget, where he plans to implement policies reflecting his belief that America is a Christian nation. Vought's agenda includes reshaping the government with Christian values, potentially using military force to quell protests, and replacing civil servants with political appointees. His views align with the Christian right and MAGA policies, advocating for a Christian-centric national identity and significant changes to federal governance.

via TPM|

#christian-nationalism #omb #politics

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump Appoints Project 2025's Vought to Lead Budget Office

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Russell Vought, co-author of the conservative Project 2025, as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for his second term. Vought, who served as OMB's deputy director during Trump's first term, is known for his cost-cutting and deregulation efforts. His appointment signals Trump's alignment with Project 2025's conservative priorities, despite previous campaign distancing. The project, developed by The Heritage Foundation, proposes significant changes to the executive branch and has faced criticism from Democrats for potentially undermining democratic institutions.

via Benzinga|

#conservative-policy #omb #politics

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Taps Russell Vought for OMB, Embraces Project 2025

Donald Trump announced that Russell Vought will return as director of the Office of Management and Budget in his second administration. Vought, a key figure in the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, is known for his cost-cutting and deregulatory efforts. His appointment is part of Trump's plan to implement a conservative agenda, despite previous distancing from Project 2025 due to Democratic criticism. Vought's return is supported by Senate Republicans but opposed by Democrats, who criticize Trump's association with the project.

via POLITICO|

#deregulation #omb #politics

politics1 year ago

Trump Embraces Project 2025, Appoints Key Figure to Lead OMB

Former President Donald Trump has selected Russell Vought, a significant figure in Project 2025, to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) if he returns to the presidency. Vought, who previously served as OMB director under Trump, is known for his conservative budgetary policies and involvement in shaping future government strategies through Project 2025.

via The New York Times|

#omb #politics #project-2025

technology1 year ago•7 min saved

"Vice President Harris Sets Binding Requirements for Federal Agencies' Use of AI Technology"

Vice President Kamala Harris announced the White House Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) first government-wide policy to mitigate risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and harness its benefits, completing the 150-day actions tasked by President Biden’s landmark Executive Order on AI. The policy aims to address risks from the use of AI, expand transparency of AI use, advance responsible AI innovation, grow the AI workforce, and strengthen AI governance in federal agencies. It requires agencies to implement safeguards, improve public transparency, remove barriers to innovation, expand and upskill AI talent, and ensure accountability and oversight for the use of AI.

via The White House|

#ai #governance #innovation

government-services2 years ago•6 min saved

Improving Public Services: OMB Prioritizes Automation and Employee Satisfaction

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is prioritizing automation and federal employee satisfaction to improve public-facing services and provide a "digital-first" experience. OMB officials and agency leaders emphasize the importance of empowering federal employees and building trust with them to enhance customer service. OMB is also exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation tools to improve federal services online, including rewriting website content for search engine optimization. The agency is implementing "digital experience indicators" to track agencies' progress in providing a digital-first customer experience and ensuring website accessibility. Additionally, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is linking employee engagement to better patient experience, and the VA's CX priorities include reaching out to veterans who are new to the VA. OMB plans to hold a governmentwide CXO summit in early 2024 to address common challenges.

via Federal News Network|

#automation #customer-experience #digital-first