Chris Van Hollen

OMB Removes Legal References to Federal Worker Back Pay Guarantees

2025-10-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The Office of Management and Budget quietly deleted statutory back pay guarantees from government shutdown guidance, signaling possible denial of restitution to 620,000 furloughed federal workers despite a 2019 law requiring it. OMB issued a memo arguing Trump lacks legal obligation to provide back …

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DISCLOSE Act Passes House But GOP Blocks Senate Vote on Citizens United Response

2010-06-24 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

House passes Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act requiring disclosure of corporate political spending, but Republican leadership blocks Senate consideration to protect dark money donors

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