Dozens Under House Ethics Investigations Oct 31, 2009
House administration rules require that if a lawmaker or staff member takes work home, "all users of House sensitive information must protect the confidentiality of sensitive information" from unauthorized disclosure ... House administration rules require that if a lawmaker or staff member takes work home, "all users of House sensitive information must protect the confidentiality of sensitive information" from unauthorized disclosure. (CBS News -- US)
Ethics investigators probe dozens in Congress Oct 31, 2009
House administration rules require that if a lawmaker or staff member takes work home, "all users of House sensitive information must protect the confidentiality of sensitive information" from unauthorized disclosure. Leo Wise, chief counsel for the Office of Congressional Ethics, declined to comment, citing office policy against confirming or denying the existence of investigations. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Voting Reform Finds Bipartisanship Oct 26, 2009
Other bills, such as one that would expand no-excuse absentee voting, have only made it past the House Administration Committee ... House Administration Committee spokesman Kyle Anderson pointed to a 2008 Cooperative Congressional Election Study that found that 2 million to 3 million voters were prevented from voting because of registration and authentication issues ... Kevin McCarthy of California, the top Republican on the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections, said Lofgren s bill... (Roll Call)
Grayson Cuts Campaign’s Ties to Web site Oct 23, 2009
But Grayson s office said neither the House ethics committee nor the House Administration Committee indicated a problem with the Web site. There are no violations, Grayson said in a statement. (Roll Call)
Brady Targets Distracted Drivers Oct 22, 2009
who heads the House Administration Committee, came up with the rule on the heels of an executive order from President Barack Obama that bans federal employees from texting while driving a government-owned vehicle or using government equipment ... House Administration ranking member Dan Lungren (R-Calif. (Roll Call)
Greening Effort Only Goes So Far Oct 21, 2009
In 2008, for example, the CAO committed to spending about $600,000 a year on greening efforts in House cafeterias without clearing it with the House Administration Committee a move that irked committee Republicans. A spokeswoman for Rep. (Roll Call)
Police Rules on Privacy Tweaked Oct 15, 2009
While USCP does collect and handle [personally identifiable information] of Congressional Members and their staff, the department has not identified where PII is collected, maintained, processed or disseminated, IG Carl Hoecker said Wednesday at a hearing of the House Administration Subcommittee on Capitol Security ... House Administration Committee spokesman Kyle Anderson indicated that the committee might ask the police for more information on its procedures in the future. (Roll Call)
Top 10 Political Sex Scandals Oct 14, 2009
Wayne Hays13-term Ohio Democratic congressman and chairman of the House Administration Committee hired his mistress Elizabeth Ray to work in his congressional office despite her admission that I can t type, I can t file, I can t even answer the phone. HUMAN EVENTS is the news source President Reagan called his "favorite newspaper" and we still hold high the Reaganesque principles of free enterprise, limited government and, above all, a staunch, unwavering defense of American freedom. (Human Events Online)
Lungren to host “tele-town hall” on health care Aug 27, 2009
Lungren serves as ranking member on the House Administration Committee in addition to serving on the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees. For more information call (916) 859-9906 or 615-6080. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
First Rights: Obama, Congress to decide when you die? Aug 25, 2009
But now I am finally scared of a White House administration. President Obama's desired health care reform intends that a federal board (similar to the British model) -- as in the Center for Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation in a current Democratic bill -- decides whether your quality of life, regardless of your political party, merits government-controlled funds to keep you alive. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Republicans Say Democrats Are Censoring More GOP Mail Aug 22, 2009
Kyle Anderson, a spokesman for the House Administration Committee, which has oversight over the franking commission, said the mailings were denied because they did not comply with longstanding rules. The requirements and regulations imposed by the franking commission have not changed, nor has the review process, Anderson said. (Roll Call)
Free speech and our election laws Aug 6, 2009
The Fair Elections Now Act, debated in the House Administration Committee last week, would leave non-participating candidates, as well as independent groups, free to spend unlimited money to communicate their ideas. But it recognizes that speech in a democratic society isn t free when only the rich are heard. (Boston Globe)
Actor Sam Waterston to Visit Congress to Tout Hearing for Fair Elections Now Act Jul 29, 2009
House Administration Committee Thursday to consider proposal that would create a voluntary congressional campaign finance system of small donors and public financing ... Waterston will be available for the press via phone from 2:30 to 5:00 pm EDT. Those interested can reach Waterston through Nick Nyhart, president of Public Campaign, who will escort the actor around the Hill in advance of Thursday's hearing before the House Administration Committee at 11 am ... On Thursday, the House... (PR Newswire)
Human Life is Much More than a Distraction Jul 25, 2009
This White House administration marks an age of transformation -- Obama said so himself. And let's face it, D.C. is certainly changing. (Townhall.com)
Democrats Block GOP Health Care Mailing Jul 23, 2009
We have initiated discussions with the minority to try and resolve current differences and are operating in good faith to achieve that goal, said Kyle Anderson, a spokesman for House Administration Chairman Robert Brady (D-Pa. . (Roll Call)
Rangel Plays Bit Part in Health Care Reform Jul 23, 2009
This is the greatest committee in the House of Representatives, and leadership is treating it like the House Administration Committee. But Rangel defended his relationship with the Speaker and his central role in crafting the health care package. (Roll Call)
Some House Classes Moving to Ford Jul 22, 2009
the top Republican on the House Administration Committee, questioned whether the move would marginalize the learning center s courses. The House Learning Center was appropriately placed in the basement of the Longworth House Office Building for the convenience of House staff attending the learning sessions, he said in a statement. (Roll Call)
Longtime Hill Worker Crowe Dies at 92 Jul 6, 2009
She will be remembered for her sense of humor, her strong work ethic and her unwavering commitment to serving the House of Representatives, House Administration Chairman Robert Brady (D-Pa. said. (Roll Call)
Congress honors Somerville High School student Jingni Chens artwork Jul 1, 2009
According to the contest press release issued by the Committee on House Administration, The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each congressional district. For more information about the 2009 Congressional Art Competition, an Artistic Discovery, visit http://gop. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Birnbaum named minerals-agency chief Jun 26, 2009
More recently, she was staff director of the Committee on House Administration for the U.S. House of Representatives, which manages legislative agencies. Between 2001 and 2007, Birnbaum was vice president for government affairs and general counsel for American Rivers, where she directed advocacy programs for the nation s leading river conservation organization. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Dan Beard: Is He Proactive or Pro-Democrats? Jun 3, 2009
Eagen was a bipartisan choice who took many of his instructions from the House Administration Committee ... who in 2007 served as ranking member of the House Administration Committee, voiced concerns then that Beard would owe his allegiance to only one person that is the Speaker of the House ... the top Republican on House Administration, pointed to Beard s decision to cancel a biannual survey on staffer compensation and cut popular classes at the House Learning Center because of budget... (Roll Call)
Charlotte Co. schedules broadban authority public hearing on June 30 May 27, 2009
A public hearing is scheduled for June 30, 6 p.m., in the Charlotte Court House Administration Building. In Supervisor Nancy Carwile's committee report, she informed the board that they shouldn't fall behind neighboring counties' efforts to provide broadban to all parts of their areas. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Cannon Renovations Will Cost $753 Million May 7, 2009
Acting Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers and Terrell Dorn, director of physical infrastructure issues at the Government Accountability Office, addressed the House Administration Committee and outlined extensive maintenance that is necessary to keep the historic building up and running. Leaks and water damage, cracked and chipped windows in the Cannon Building and outdated air-conditioning units are among the necessary renovations, according to the AOC. The construction will also help to... (Roll Call)
SL library study: expansion necessary May 6, 2009
A question was asked about an offsite location to house administration. Gray says while they are still in the preliminary stages of planning and don't want to disregard any possible solutions she feels having some staff at another location would make it difficult to meet all the needs of the patrons. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
AOC: House in Very Bad Shape May 6, 2009
Acting Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers will go before the House Administration Committee today to plead the case for funding for repairs in fiscal 2010. Necessary renovations include replacing the Cannon House Office Building s cracked and chipped windows, which are original to the 1908 structure; repairing some of the buildings air conditioning units and fixing several leaks and areas of the buildings that have suffered from water damage. (Roll Call)
More of this story Apr 14, 2009
The national Web site, (), said the parties stemmed from an early 2009 statement by Rick Santelli, of CNBC, about the bankrupt liberal agenda of the White House administration and Congress although he has since distanced himself from the subsequent events. Reasons for the tea parties, stated on various organizing Web sites, include protesting stimulus spending, socialist tendencies and liberal media bias. (Westerly Sun, RI)
House Shutting Down Smoking Rooms Apr 3, 2009
The House Administration Committee recently approved plans to get rid of smoking rooms in the House office buildings. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
Panel Tackles Museum Asbestos Claims Apr 2, 2009
At a House Administration Committee hearing Wednesday, Smithsonian officials and safety experts were divided on how effective the institution has been in handling asbestos in its museums. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
Bipartisan Group Backs Public Financing Apr 1, 2009
said the House Administration Committee will hold a hearing on the bill following the Easter recess. First Draft. (Roll Call)
Wagoner's GM Pension Worth $23 Million Apr 1, 2009
Update 5:29 p.m. 3/30. NEW YORK (AP) - When General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner leaves the automaker, he'll take with him a financial package worth an estimated $23 million. (WTVR.com, VA)
Oversight Panel Wants a Raise Apr 1, 2009
Oversight and Government Reform spokeswoman Jenny Rosenberg confirmed that Towns has asked the House Administration Committee to reconsider his panel s scheduled funding increase. But she would not elaborate, nor would she say whether House Administration Chairman Robert Brady (D-Pa ... 3 million allocated to the committee for the 2009-2010 period is contained in a House Administration Committee bill scheduled to hit the House floor today. (Roll Call)
White House questions viability of GM, Chrysler Mar 30, 2009
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Hill Clout: California Is Still Golden Mar 16, 2009
Robert Brady to the chairmanship of the House Administration Committee. Brady should like that: He doubles as the Philadelphia Democratic chairman, so he knows a thing or two about clout. (Roll Call)
Local representatives appointed to serve on legislative committees (1) Feb 18, 2009
Doug Miller was appointed by House Speaker Joe Straus to the House Committees on natural resources, appropriations and House administration ... I am also pleased to serve on House Administration which oversees the House member and staff budgets and works to preserve Texas rich history here at the State Capitol, he said. (Boerne Star, TX)
Chairman approves travel of Pombo aide (2) Feb 15, 2009
The chairman of the House Administration Committee has approved an arrangement in which Rep. Richard Pombo's top aide flies regularly between Stockton and Washington, D.C., and has amassed more than 87,000 in official travel expenses in recent years. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Gregg withdrawal complicates plans for 2010 Census Feb 13, 2009
House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, also said he was creating a census task force composed of GOP lawmakers from the Judiciary, House Administration and Oversight nment Reform committees to keep watch. "If President Obama doesn't trust Sen. Gregg to oversee a fair and accurate census, he should withdraw the nomination," said GOP conference chairman Mike Pence, R-Ind. (Concord Monitor)
