Melanie Zanona
Washington Metrorail’s system rushed into its massive yearlong repair program known as "SafeTrack," according to a government watchdog report released Tuesday.
Metro “did not comprehensively collect and use data on the condition of its assets, analyze project alternatives, and develop a project management plan before starting work,” the Government Accountability… Read more »
Martin DiCaro
Metro did not adequately plan for SafeTrack before launching the largest reconstruction program in the rail system’s 40-year history, according to a report released on Tuesday by a government watchdog agency.
WMATA “lacked a comprehensive project management plan, which is a key tool to ensure a project is completed on-time, within-budget, and according to quality… Read more »
Special to The Connection: Reps. Don Beyer and Gerry Connolly
Republicans hold control of all three branches of government, and therefore have a responsibility to lead the civil service that employs millions of Americans, and every American relies upon for myriad services. The overwhelming majority of federal workers are hardworking people who devote themselves to public service. They… Read more »
Joe Davidson
House Democrats were resolute — and loquacious — but were unable to derail the latest Republican move to significantly weaken federal labor unions.
After seemingly endless discussion Wednesday, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee was poised to advance legislation designed to undermine “official time.” It permits union representatives to engage in certain… Read more »
Andy Kroll
Congressman Gerry Connolly, a five-term Democrat who represents northern Virginia, marched into his office on Capitol Hill and assembled his staff for an impromptu meeting. "I'm going to the airport," he told them, "and I may be arrested."
Two days before, Friday, January 27th, President Donald Trump had signed his now-infamous executive order that temporarily banned… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) has introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to nationally-celebrated Civil War historian and Northern Virginian, Ed Bearss. Bearss served as the chief historian for the National Park Service from 1981 to 1994, and currently serves as the Chief Historian Emeritus. The legislation is endorsed by Civil War historian and filmaker Ken… Read more »
Today, Representatives Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA) and James Langevin (D-RI) reintroduced the FAST Voting Act. The legislation aims to improve voter participation, encourage automatic voter registration and enhance voting system security.
Based on the Department of Education’s successful Race to the Top program, the FAST Voting Act would allow states to apply for funding to implement… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement after President Trump’s executive order seeking to reinstate his Muslim and Refugee ban:
"This Muslim Ban 2.0 is still rooted in the same bigotry and discrimination that’s come to define this Administration. It’s un-American and antithetical to our values."
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Joe Davidson
A bicameral but uni-partisan parade of legislators rallied with federal employees outside the Capitol on Thursday in a vigorous display of support for their pay, benefits and jobs.
Seven representatives and one senator joined members of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) in an enthusiastic demand for fair pay, fair play and respect.
“In times of change and… Read more »
Lisa Rein
Federal workers are growing increasingly anxious at the prospect of massive budget cuts President Trump proposed this week as a way to pay for increased military spending.
Employees who list endangered species, collect taxes and distribute aid to foreign countries are fearing for their livelihoods as they sift through rumors and wait to see whether their offices will be… Read more »
