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H.R.1722: Eat Local Foods Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2011-05-03T01:00:00Z

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Telework Enhancement Act, is now the law of the land

2010-12-27T19:00:00Z

On December 9 President Obama signed into law the Telework Enhancement Act http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi bin/query/z?c111:HR1722: a bill designed to increase telework among federal employees. Sponsored by Representatives John Sarbanes D MD ...

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Best of Career Digital for December 21, 2010

2010-12-23T19:00:00Z

The goal of this bill is to boost telework at federal agencies. The 2010 Telework Enhancement Act (HR 1722), will establish policies allowing eligible civil servants with the opportunity to telecommute. About the author. ...

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The Federal Government Embraces Telework | Hook, Line & Sinker

2010-12-22T19:00:00Z

The Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (HR 1722) was signed into law on December 9th. The bill will promote telecommuting (aka workshifting) among federal employees, and is a move that could save the government billions of dollars. ...

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The Federal Government Embraces Telework | Hook, Line & Sinker

2010-12-21T19:00:00Z

5 Ways a Telecommuting Program Will Benefit Your Business

2010-12-20T19:00:00Z

The 2010 Telework Enhancement Act (H.R. 1722), will establish policies allowing eligible civil servants with the opportunity to telecommute. If this bill passes, it will not be long before organizations outside the government execute a ...

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OpEdNews - Article: The Obama Administration: December 1-17, 2010

2010-12-18T19:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 , the "Telework Enhancement Act of 2010," which required Federal agencies to establish policies allowing certain employees to work remotely H.R. 5283, the "Help Haiti Act of 2010," which authorized the Department of Homeland .

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President Obama Signs into Law Copyright Cleanup Act and Telework ...

2010-12-16T19:00:00Z

President Obama signed into law Dec. 9 two bills—the Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010 (S. 3689) and the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (H.R. 1722)...

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Legislative-Retiree Affairs Bulletin 2010-071 | AFSA Division 5

2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

President Signs Telework Expansion Act. Amelia Gruber, reporter for NextGov.com reports that last week President Obama signed into law H.R. 1722, the “2010 Telework Enhancement Act.” Under this new law, federal “agencies will have 180 ...

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Legislative-Retiree Affairs Bulletin 2010-071 | AFSA Division 5

2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

The New Telecommuting Law.

2010-12-13T19:00:00Z

Signed into law on December 9, 2010 we have the new Telework Enhancement Act (HR 1722). Now if you are in the private sector you do not have to worry about this law (other than as a taxpayer.) This new law only applies to the Federal ...

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Obama signs Telework Bill into Law

2010-12-12T19:00:00Z

President Barak Obama signed the Telework Enhancement Act (HR 1722) sponsored by Reps. Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, D-11th, Frank Wolf, R-10th and John Sarbanes, D-Md., into law on Thursday, December 9, 2010. Connolly said the goal of ...

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BetterBlog » Blog Archive » BetterWork Becomes Law

2010-12-11T19:00:00Z

This past week, President Obama signed into Law H.R. 1722, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, into law. The House of Representatives passed the bill last Thursday with a bipartisan vote of 254 to 152. The Senate passed the final ...

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[Smart Work] HR 1722, Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 - Senate Bill

2010-12-09T19:00:00Z

미국 연방정부 텔레워크 촉진을 위한 법안 의회 통과 2010 Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 Refer to ~ ReportonTeleworkforExecutiveAgencyEmployee#myfun ~ TelecommutingItsaboutTimeandPlace#myfun ...

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Telework Work Bill Signed into Law by President Obama

2010-12-09T19:00:00Z

President Barack Obama has signed HR 1722, or the Telework Bill, into law. Also known as the Telework Enhancement Act, it serves to provide more opportunities for federal government employees to work at home. ...

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[Smart Work] H.R. 1722, Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 - Senate ...

2010-12-09T19:00:00Z

Congressman Sarbanes introduced the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (H.R. 1722) in the House of Representatives in March of 2009. The House initially passed the bill on July 14. At the same time Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) introduced a ...

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President Obama Signs Telework Bill Into Law | Mahoney & Jeffrey ...

2010-12-09T19:00:00Z

Yesterday afternoon, President Obama signed the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (H.R. 1722) into law. The bill will allow for more work at home opportunities for federal employees. Within 180 days, the executive agencies shall: ...

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Statement by the Press Secretary

2010-12-08T19:00:00Z

HR 1722, the “Telework Enhancement Act of 2010,” which requires Federal agencies to establish policies allowing certain employees to work remotely; HR 5283, the “Help Haiti Act of 2010,” which authorizes the Department of Homeland ...

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5 Ways Telecommuting Program benefit your business

2010-12-08T19:00:00Z

2010 Telework Improvement Act (HR 1722), will pursue a policy of allowing civil servants' right with the ability to remotely. If this bill passes, it will not be long before organizations outside the government to fulfill such a plan ...

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Hooray Telework is now a Bill!!!

2010-12-08T19:00:00Z

Today, President Obama signed HR 1722, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, into law. The House of Representatives passed the bill last Thursday with a bipartisan vote of 254 to 152. The Senate passed the final version of the ...

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President Obama Signs Telework Bill Into Law

2010-12-08T19:00:00Z

HR 1722 was signed into law by President Obama Thursday afternoon. Also known as the Telework Enhancement Act, the bill aims to increase the work-at-home opportunities for federal employees. The bill instructs federal agencies to come ...

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Statement by the Press Secretary | The White House

2010-12-08T19:00:00Z

H.R. 1722, the “Telework Enhancement Act of 2010,” which requires Federal agencies to establish policies allowing certain employees to work remotely; H.R. 5283, the “Help Haiti Act of 2010,” which authorizes the Department of Homeland ...

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The Online Newsletter: FedSmith.com: President Obama Signs ...

2010-12-08T19:00:00Z

Statement by the Press Secretary | SmartLinkUSA.Com

2010-12-08T19:00:00Z

Release Time: For Immediate Release On Thursday, December 09, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 1722, the “Telework Enhancement Act of 2010,” which requ...

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5 Ways a Telecommuting Program Will Benefit Your Business

2010-12-07T19:00:00Z

The 2010 Telework Enhancement Act (HR 1722), will establish policies allowing eligible civil servants with the opportunity to telecommute. If this bill passes, it will not be Read More... »

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5 Ways a Telecommuting Program Will Benefit Your Business

2010-12-07T19:00:00Z

The 2010 Telework Enhancement Act (HR 1722), will establish policies allowing eligible civil servants with the opportunity to telecommute. If this bill passes, it will not be long before organizations outside the government execute a ...

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The Acquisition Corner: Acquisition Reforms Will Focus on Oversight

2010-12-07T19:00:00Z

Issa has said that the Telework Enhancement Act (H.R. 1722) lacks many of the safeguards necessary to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Specifically, Issa claimed employees can take advantage of the lack of direct manager oversight, ...

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New Telework Legislation – Stay Informed!

2010-12-06T19:00:00Z

The House of Representatives passed the Senate's version of the HR 1722 Telework Improvements Act of 2010 on November 18th. It now goes to President Obama for signature. This bill requires the Federal government to develop policies for ...

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Appian BetterGov » Telework in the Federal Government: Let the ...

2010-12-06T19:00:00Z

After having been approved by the Senate in September, the Telework Enhancement Act (HR 1722) was passed by the House of Representative this month by a margin of 254-152, according to an article in The Federal Times. ...

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Bills Passed in Congress, November 2010

2010-12-04T19:00:00Z

574 4 pages Telework Enhancement Act of 2010: The House concurred in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722, to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to ...

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THOMAS Top Ten – compiled on Nov 28 2010

2010-12-03T19:00:00Z

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; HR 1722 Telework Enhancement Act of 2010; HR 5297 Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010; HR 4213 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010. Filed under: CONGRESS WATCH, Regulations Tagged: ...

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Federal pay freeze — what you weren't told « WillNeverGiveUp

2010-11-29T19:00:00Z

... Danny Davis (D-IL 1997-present); James Himes (D-CT 2009-present); Stephen Lynch (D-MA 2001-present); Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC 1991-present); Edolphus Towns (D-NY 1983-present); and Frank Wolf (R-VA 1981-present). Read HR 1722 ...

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1 million more teleworkers: Can agencies turn new legislation into ...

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

If it works, HR 1722, the Telework Enhancement Act, will radically change how the government does its work and gives supervisors more power to demand results from workers. It also could yield billions of dollars in annual savings and ...

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1 million more teleworkers: Can agencies turn new legislation into ...

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

Top Ten Bills – Week of November 28, 2010

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

5. HR 4872 – Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. 6. HR 3162 – Public Safety Officer Family Health Benefits Act. 7. HR 3081 – Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. 8. HR 1722 – Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ...

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H.R. 1722 – Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 | THE1600REPORT

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

This legislation may soon be signed by the President. Read the text of the legislation or submit a comment.

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Bakari Kitwana: Should Terry Gross Go The Way of Juan Williams ...

2010-11-26T19:00:00Z

ALG Urges House to Defund NPR Today November 18th, 2010, Fairfax, VA—Americans for Limited Government (ALG) President Bill Wilson today urged members of the House to vote in favor of a Republican motion to recommit on HR 1722, ...

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HR.1722 | Telework Improvements Act of 2009 | Votetocracy

2010-11-24T19:00:00Z

Vote This Bill Yourself | HR.1722 | To require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other purposes.

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Roll Call Report :: Pioneer Press :: PIONEER PRESS ::

2010-11-23T19:00:00Z

A Yes vote backed a bill (HR 1722) costing $5 million annually. RELATED PDF. • Roll Call Report. Gender-Based Pay Bias: Senators failed, 58-41, to reach 60 votes needed to overcome GOP blockage of a bill to strengthen the 1963 Equal Pay ...

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Federal Telework Bill Passes

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

The Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (HR 1722) expands teleworking opportunities for federal employees, and mandates that agencies set up frameworks and policies to support telecommuting. The November 18 vote marked passage in the House ...

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“A year of snow, a year of plenty” - simonbramfitt.com

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

With the passing of H.R. 1722 ''An Act to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other purposes.'' that all changes and teleworking is ...

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Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA) – Dem Spending is “Unconscionable” « The ...

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

“It is unconscionable that my Democratic colleagues should give another perk to federal employees”, Phil Gingrey, 11th District Representative, emphasized last Thursday as he spoke before the US House in opposition to H.R. 1722, ...

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Stock Reports on Large Cap Stock Movers by EpicStockPicks: LVS ...

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

... estimate tax payers could save $15 billion a year based on Telework Research Network's Savings Calculator as a result of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (H.R. 1722), passed by the House of Representatives on November 18. ...

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Congress to Federal Managers: TeleWork !

2010-11-21T19:00:00Z

HR 1722 will enhance the Federal Government's initiatives for telework and adoption of telework technology.

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Weekly Legislative Activities Report - National Parks Gallery

2010-11-21T19:00:00Z

On November 18th, the House agreed to a Senate amendment on H.R. 1722 (Sarbanes, D-MD), a bill to improve the efficiency of the federal workforce by increasing the use of telework. The Senate amendment requires each agency to establish ...

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Large Cap Stock Movers (LVS, CTXS, WLP) | Epic Stock Picks

2010-11-21T19:00:00Z

... Inc., and the Telework Research Network estimate tax payers could save $15 billion a year based on Telework Research Network's Savings Calculator as a result of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (H.R. 1722), passed by the House ...

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The Rambling Remote Worker: Marieke Guy on virtual teams, event ...

2010-11-20T19:00:00Z

... from around the web: http://ow.ly/3cuS2 #telework #telecommuting #workshifting 02:36:01 PM November 19, 2010 from HootSuite; RT @teleworkxchange: Congress passes #Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, H.R. 1722, with bipartisan vote ...

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How they voted (Nov. 21) - Las Cruces Sun-News

2010-11-19T19:00:00Z

HR 1722 Telework Improvement Act (Passed 254-152) Teague yes, Heinrich yes, Lujan yes. HR 6419 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act (Failed 258-154 - two-thirds vote needed) Teague yes, Heinrich yes, Lujan yes. ...

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Telework bill awaits Obama's signature | Uwhich.com |

2010-11-19T19:00:00Z

The House of Representatives voted 254-152 on Thursday to expand telework opportunities for federal employees.The bill now goes to President Obama for his signature. The Senate passed the Telework Enhancement Act, HR 1722, in September. ...

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MTT Press Releases - Congress Passes the Telework Enhancement Act ...

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

How Will Telework Change Your Job?

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

The bill now goes to the White House for President Obama's signature. The Telework Enhancement Act (HR 1722) would modernize the federal government by expanding and improving the availability of teleworking in federal agencies....

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Telework bill awaits Obama's signature

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

MTT Press Releases - Congress Passes the Telework Enhancement Act ...

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

House sends telework bill to Obama » Government & Technology News ...

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

Members voted 254-152 to pass the 2010 Telework Enhancement Act (H.R. 1722), which requires agencies to determine which employees are eligible to work outside the office, to establish policies allowing them to do so and to inform them ...

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THE CASE AGAINST LYNN JENKINS CHAPTER 51 - PROPAGANDA AND BLACK ...

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

Maybe that's why we got her tirade against NPR when the bill being debated was HR 1722. Had Jenkins checked she could have found out that NPR doesn't have a line in the federal budget to directly attack. That's right, NPR doesn't get ...

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Congress Passes the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 - ITNewsFeed

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

| FEEDSET | Congress Passes the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 |

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

Libertarian Republican: Libertarian group says Abolish NPR Now!

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

November 18th, 2010, Fairfax, VA—Americans for Limited Government (ALG) President Bill Wilson today urged members of the House to vote in favor of a Republican motion to recommit on HR 1722, a motion which would eliminate federal ...

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President Obama Sent Bill Mandating Federal Teleworking Policies ...

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

This past Thursday, the H.R. 1722 bill was passed by the house that will mandate through legislation that teleworking be implemented in all federal agencies to some degree. The bill, now in the hands of President Obama, awaiting his ...

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ksl.com - Bill promoting federal teleworking goes to Obama

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

The bill is H.R. 1722. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. (Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) ...

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Bill promoting federal teleworking goes to Obama - WAFB Channel 9 ...

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

The bill is H.R. 1722. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Powered by WorldNow ...

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Congress Passes the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 | A world of ...

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

NH INSIDER- Your Source for NH Politics - Press Releases - ALG ...

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

The Telework Enhancement Act | The Performance Institute

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

With bipartisan approval, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1722, the Telework Enhancement Act, which will now move to the White House to be signed into law. The passing of the Telework Enhancement Act marks a huge step for ...

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Looks Like Telework Bill Will Make It into Law | Blogs ...

2010-11-18T19:00:00Z

calling the Democratic-sponsored Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (H.R. 1722) a "new bureaucratic mandate within the federal regime." Despite his negative take on the bill, it passed the House yesterday in a 254-152 vote, ...

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Today in Congress….11/18/10

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment toHR 1722 – Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform)(Subject to a Rule). Suspensions (1 Bill). HR 6419 – Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation ...

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Telework bill awaits Obama's signature - FederalTimes.com

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

The Senate passed the Telework Enhancement Act, HR 1722, in September. Once the bill becomes law, agencies will have 180 days to determine the telework eligibility of all their employees and to set policy allowing those eligible to ...

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House Roll Call #578 Details - OpenCongress

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

H.R.1722: To improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks, and for other purposes. ...

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Bill promoting federal teleworking goes to Obama | The Daily ...

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

They cited estimates that telecommuting saved the government $30 million a day last winter when the capital region was paralyzed by a snowstorm. ___. The bill is H.R. 1722. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov ...

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Telework bill awaits Obama's signature - FederalTimes.com

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to HR 1722 - Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform)(Subject to a Rule). Suspensions (1 Bill). HR 6419 - Emergency Unemployment Compensation ...

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The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: Henry Brown, Jim DeMint vote ...

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

1721: Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other ...

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Telework Bill Passes House

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

The House of Representatives yesterday passed H.R. 1722, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, to improve government efficiency by requiring agencies to establish telework policies. The bipartisan cost-savings measure that was first ...

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Congress -debates & votes

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( HR 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other ...

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Bill promoting federal teleworking goes to Obama (AP)

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

They cited estimates that telecommuting saved the government $30 million a day last winter when the capital region was paralyzed by a snowstorm. ___. The bill is HR 1722. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov ...

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Today in Congress

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

H. Res. 1721: Providing for the consideration of the Senate ...

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

A resolution in the US Congress: Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (HR 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to ...

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Congress Roll Call Votes Count Tally 11/18/10

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment: HR 1722 Telework Improvements Act. Passed 254-152, 27 not voting. House Roll #577. Nov 18, 2010 11:52 AM. On Passage – H.Res. 1721 Providing for the Consideration of the Senate amendment to ...

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House Roll Call #577 Details - OpenCongress

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

H.Res.1721: Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, ...

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Bill promoting federal teleworking goes to Obama EarthLink ...

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

House Update - November 18 - FreedomWorks Tea Party Group

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

At the conclusion of One Minute speeches, we expect to begin up to one hour of debate on the Rule for the Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1722 - Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, followed by our first series of votes at ...

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OFFICIAL WEBSITE - A Colossal Failure Of Common Sense » Washington ...

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

This week, the House is expected to consider legislation to establish a Federal telework policy (HR 1722), along with a large number of commemorative and non-controversial resolutions under suspension of the rules. ...

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Bill to promote teleworking among federal workers goes to White ...

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

HR1722 Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 On - OpenCongress

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

The West Ranch Beacon – News & Commentary for the Santa Clarita ...

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

Lamborn / YouCut); Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1722 – Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Sarbanes / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); Suspensions (1 Bill) ...

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House: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment: H R 1722 ...

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

Date: November 18, 2010. Chamber: House Type: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment Question: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment: H R 1722 Telework Improvements Act Ayes: 254. Nays: 152. Result: Passed. Roll Call Details ...

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ALG: Defund NPR Today- The Crosstalk Blog

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

Bill to promote teleworking among federal workers goes to White ...

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

Current: Public Media: Breaking news: House votes down attempt to ...

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

It was a procedural maneuver related to a debate rule on H.R. 1722, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010. The House vote was to close debate and thus avoid voting on the NPR proposal, which had been put forward by Congressman Doug ...

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Breaking News: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 Passes the House ...

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1722, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 with a bipartisan vote of 254 to 152. The proposed legislation grants Federal employees eligibility to telework and requires Federal agencies to ...

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Vote Series I

2010-11-16T19:00:00Z

Ordering The previous question on H.Res. 1721, the rule making in order a Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to HR 1722 - Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (YouCut proposal: Terminate Taxpayer Funding of National Public Radio) ...

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LAME DUCK SESSION POISED TO PASS FIRST SUBSTANTIVE BILL SINCE ...

2010-11-16T19:00:00Z

The first substantive legislation to be considered by the House in the lame duck session of this 111th Congress appears to be HR 1722, the Telework Enhancements Act of 2010. This bill passed the House back on July 14th, on roll call 441 ...

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Daily Schedule - The Republican Cloakroom

2010-11-16T19:00:00Z

On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. Today's Roll Call Votes Ten One Minutes per side. Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1722 - Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform) ...

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Daily Schedule : capitol hill women

2010-11-16T19:00:00Z

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010: On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. Ten One Minutes per side. Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1722 - Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (Rep. ...

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House Floor Schedule - November 16 - Patriot Action Network

2010-11-15T19:00:00Z

Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1722 - Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule) * Conference Reports may be brought up at any time. ...

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H.Res.1721: Providing for the consideration of the Senate ...

2010-11-15T19:00:00Z

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.Res.1721 Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (HR 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to ...

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House Floor Schedule - November 16 - Patriotic Resistance

2010-11-15T19:00:00Z

Lawmakers warned off compromise

2010-11-15T19:00:00Z

The only other legislation likely to see House action this week is a bill intended to encourage federal telework (HR 1722). Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., who was in the Capitol on Monday to swear in two new Democratic senators, ...

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ERIC CANTOR ANTICIPATED FLOOR SCHEDULE

2010-11-15T19:00:00Z

Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to HR 1722 - Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Sarbanes / Oversight and Government Reform Committee). YouCut Vote for wasteful spending you would like the ...

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House Floor Schedule - November 16 - Patriotic Resistance

2010-11-15T19:00:00Z

Congress.org - News : Lawmakers warned off compromise

2010-11-15T19:00:00Z

This Week in Congress - Congress Matters ::

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1722 - Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform)(Subject to a Rule). Conference Reports may be brought up at any time. ...

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Josh Sawislak: Silly Season Is Over, So Now What?

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

When they come back, the House of Representatives will have the opportunity to pass a bill (HR 1722) that was previously passed by the House in July (with both Democratic and Republican support) and then passed by the Senate earlier in ...

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Dispatch from the Front: The Week of November 15

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

On regular order is a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to HR 1722, the Telework Enhancement Act. For the week's full floor schedule, see the Majority Leader's report. Other topics that may arise in the lame duck include the ...

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This Week in Congress

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to HR 1722 - Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform)(Subject to a Rule). Conference Reports may be brought up at any time. ...

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The Country is in Dire Straits ~

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

The House will debate HR 1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2009. The bill would require federal agencies to determine which employees can do “telework,” working part time from places other than their regular place of employment. ...

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Congress.org - News : Committees and rules face restructuring

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

Even as they plan for next year, lawmakers will have legislative work to do, with floor votes possible on a narrowly focused immigration bill (HR 1751), a telework measure (HR 1722) intended to encourage executive branch employees to ...

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Politics - what I see and what I do not understand: Committees and ...

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

This Week in Congress | USA Daily News

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1722 – Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform)(Subject to a Rule). Conference Reports may be brought up at any time. ...

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Weekly Schedule

2010-11-13T19:00:00Z

HR 1722 - Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform). Subject to a Rule Being Granted. Rule, Y, N. Passage, Y, N.

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Weekly Schedule : capitol hill women

2010-11-13T19:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 – Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform). Subject to a Rule Being Granted. Rule, Y, N. Passage, Y, N. Republican Cloakroom RSS Articles ...

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The Quacking of the Limp

2010-11-12T19:00:00Z

The one item that isn't scheduled to pass with a 2/3 vote is a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to HR 1722, the Telework Enhancement bill. The original version of that bill passed the House 290–131 back on 14 July. ...

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How Virginia's and North Carolina's members of Congress voted on ...

2010-11-11T19:00:00Z

Voting 290-131,ugg classic tall paisley boots, the House on Wednesday passed a deficit-neutral bill (HR 1722) to greatly increase the number of civil servants allowed by their agencies to work from home or remote telecommuting centers ...

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Josh Sawislak: Silly Season Is Over, So Now What?

2010-11-11T19:00:00Z

GOP WHIP NOTICE – Week of 11/15/2010 at Desert Conservative

2010-11-11T19:00:00Z

Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1722 - Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Sarbanes / Oversight and Government Reform Committee). Possible Motions to go to Conference | Instruct ...

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FY2011 appropriations, Defense Authorization, and other ...

2010-11-10T19:00:00Z

The House (H.R. 1722) and Senate (S. 707) have passed, but not reconciled, similar telework bills requiring agencies to expand teleworking opportunities for employees. The Federal Supervisor Training Act of 2010 has been approved by the ...

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Telework Legislation moving through the legislative process ...

2010-10-25T20:00:00Z

Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD) introduced HR 1722 on 25 March 2009. The House of Representatives passed an earlier version of the bill on 14 July 2010 with a bi-partisan vote of 290-131. Under the stewardship of Senator Daniel Akaka ...

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I have a voice » Blog Archive » Let the record speak

2010-10-23T20:00:00Z

HR 1722, Y, Bill Failed – House (268 – 147). 04/15/2010, Unemployment Benefits Extension HR 4851, Y, Concurrence Vote Passed – House (289 – 112). 03/04/2010, Employment, Infrastructure, and Transportation Appropriations and Tax Credits ...

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Seniors deserve more than they're getting - Daily Commercial

2010-10-18T20:00:00Z

I decided to focus on a more current bill, HR 1722, which failed to pass the House on 5/6/2010, but then resurrected itself and passed the House on 7/14/2010, the Senate on 9/30/2010. If two of the bills I checked from your listing are ...

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Government Policy: Telework for Executive Agency Employees: A Side ...

2010-10-18T20:00:00Z

Test programs for telework travel expenses would be authorized by the Senate- and House-passed H.R. 1722. This report presents a side-by-side comparison of the provisions of S. 707, as passed by the Senate, and H.R. 1722, as passed by ...

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Seniors deserve more than they're getting - Daily Commercial

2010-10-18T20:00:00Z

Seniors deserve more than they're getting - Daily Commercial

2010-10-18T20:00:00Z

Seniors deserve more than they're getting - Daily Commercial

2010-10-18T20:00:00Z

Telework for Executive Agency Employees: A Side-by-Side Comparison ...

2010-10-18T20:00:00Z

707, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, and HR 1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2010, were introduced on March 25, 2009, by Senator Daniel Akaka and Representative John Sarbanes, respectively. [...]

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Bills Passed in Congress, September 2010

2010-10-18T20:00:00Z

Telework Improvements Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1722, to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which ...

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Security News Collected by AWSODA-SYSTEMS: Telework bill promises ...

2010-10-05T20:00:00Z

Telework bill promises to be a big step forward, experts say. H.R. 1722 will require federal agencies to set up telework plans as part of their continuity of operations procedures. ...

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Telecommute Work and The Telework Improvements Act ...

2010-10-04T20:00:00Z

Government agencies have been told (by law) since 2000 that their people should telecommute to the maximum extent possible, yet only about 8% of those who could actually do. US Flag. But the Telework Improvements Act of 2010 (H.R. 1722) ...

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The Work at Home Agent Blog: Telecommute Work and The Telework ...

2010-10-04T20:00:00Z

Telecommute Work and The Telework Improvements Act - The Work at ...

2010-10-04T20:00:00Z

Please Cut the Crap!: More Bills to Make Your Life Better ...

2010-10-04T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 --Telework Improvements Act – This is another bill that just makes sense, if you have ever experienced traffic in DC. The highways are jammed, the Metro is packed like sardines, and if you want to park at an outlying Metro lot ...

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Weekly Legislative Activities Report - National Parks Gallery

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 (Sarbanes, D-MD), Telework Improvements Act of 2010, with amendments. The bill would require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a telework policy. The House initially passed the bill on July 14, 2010. ...

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Senate approves bill to increase telework

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 1722, also requires agencies to provide training and education to managers, supervisors and employees on telework and telework programs. Beth Moten, director of legislative and political affairs at the American Federation ...

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Telecommuting Minnesota and the Upper Midwest: Senate passes ...

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

Under the Telework Improvements Act of 2010 (H.R. 1722), agencies will have 180 days to determine the eligibility of all employees to telework and to establish policies for eligible employees. After an employee is deemed eligible, ...

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Dot Calm's Page of Truth & Sedition: 372 Bills That Have Been ...

2010-10-02T20:00:00Z

141) H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Act 142) H.R. 1727, Managing Arson Through Criminal History (MATCH) Act 143) H.R. 1736, International Science and Technology Cooperation Act 144) H.R. 1741, Witness Security and Protection Grant ...

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Senate passes bill boosting telework

2010-09-30T20:00:00Z

HR 1722 , requires federal agencies within 180 days to determine employees' eligibility to telework, establish policies under which those personnel are allowed to work remotely and develop written a…

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Senate passses final teleworking bill

2010-09-30T20:00:00Z

The Senate last week passed the conferenced Telework Enhancement Act of 2007 (HR 1722) and sent it back to the House for final approval. Both the House and Senate had previously passed similar bills earlier and met in conference to ...

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MWJ » Blog Archive » Senate passes bill boosting telework

2010-09-30T20:00:00Z

Senate passes bill boosting telework H.R. 1722 , requires federal agencies within 180 days to determine employees' eligibility to telework, establish policies under which those personnel are allowed to work remotely and develop written. ...

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Senate passes bill boosting telework

2010-09-29T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 1722, requires federal agencies within 180 days to determine employees' eligibility to telework, establish policies under which those personnel are allowed to work remotely and develop written agreements with authorized ...

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How to work from home successfully — ReallyLegitJobs.com

2010-09-29T20:00:00Z

HR 1722 “requires each executive agency to establish a policy under which employees may be authorized to telework to the maximum extent possible without diminishing employee performance or agency operations.” Such a telecommuting option ...

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Senate approves bill to increase telework - FederalTimes.com

2010-09-29T20:00:00Z

Senate passes bill boosting telework

2010-09-29T20:00:00Z

Senate approves bill to increase telework - FederalTimes.com

2010-09-29T20:00:00Z

AFGE Capitol Report - afgelocal1923.org

2010-09-27T20:00:00Z

The House bill, HR 1722, passed in July. However, language included in the House bill would prevent union representatives on official time from teleworking. Congressional leaders have assured AFGE that this ban will be removed when the ...

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H.R.6133: Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of ...

2010-09-16T20:00:00Z

Opposing Bill, Opposing Senator, Opposing Representative. H.R.1244 H.R.1244. 1 · H.R.1722 Telework Improvements... 1 · H.R.1586 Federal Aviation Rese... 1 · H.R.1469 Child Protection Impr... 1 · S.806 Federal Executive Boa. ...

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Government Policy: CRS Issue Statement on the Federal Workforce ...

2010-09-15T20:00:00Z

Affording all eligible employees the opportunity to telework is of particular interest to certain Members and legislation to require such in the executive branch was reported in the House (H.R. 1722) and passed the Senate (S. 707) in ...

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H.R.6150: To amend the limitation on liability for certain ...

2010-09-14T20:00:00Z

Opposing Bill, Opposing Senator, Opposing Representative. H.R.1244 H.R.1244. 1 · H.R.1722 Telework Improvements... 1 · H.R.1586 FAA Air Transportatio... 1 · H.R.1469 Child Protection Impr.. ...

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Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » CRS Issue Statement on the ...

2010-09-14T20:00:00Z

H.R.6123: Veterans' Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitative Services ...

2010-09-12T20:00:00Z

H.R.6122: Federal Protective Service Improvement and ...

2010-09-12T20:00:00Z

Opposing Bill, Opposing Senator, Opposing Representative. H.R.1244 H.R.1244. 1 · H.R.1722 Telework Improvements... 1 · H.R.1586 Federal Aviation Rese... 1 · H.R.1868 Birthright Citizenshi... 1 · H.R.1469 Child Protection Impr..

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Bills passed by the Senate but not by the House -- 111th Congress

2010-09-11T20:00:00Z

[http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s707/show S.707] || Telework Enhancement Act of 2009 || Unanimous || 1490 || [http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1722/show HR1722] (passed) |- | [http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s713/show ...

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Congress has little time remaining to finish FY2011 appropriations ...

2010-09-09T20:00:00Z

The House (H.R. 1722) and Senate (S. 707) have passed imilar telework bills, which would require agencies to expand teleworking opportunities for employees (see Highlights, July 16, 20102) and are now in conference. ...

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Congress promotes teleworking by fed workers – Yahoo! News

2010-09-09T20:00:00Z

... that teleworking initiatives will result in savings. ___. The bill is H.R. 1722. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Partnership for Public Service: http://www.ourpublicservice.org. Mail this post. Technorati Tags: work at home ...

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HR 1722 Telework Improvements Act of 2010-COST ESTIMATE!

2010-09-05T20:00:00Z

http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/114xx/doc11468/hr1722.pdf.

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Two Guys in Space: iwmsnews

2010-09-03T20:00:00Z

This summer, the House and Senate approved two distinct, but similar, telework bills, H.R. 1722 and S. 707 respectively, that would require Federal agencies to create formal telework policies and programs. ...

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Alternative Workplace Arrangements Require Strategic Planning ...

2010-09-02T20:00:00Z

A New Future for Teleworking? | IFSAnet

2010-08-31T20:00:00Z

The new proposal (H.R. 1722 is the House version while the Senate bill is S. 707) would flip teleworking policy.” What will change? Mike Causey explains: “Simply put, under current rules federal managers are supposed to identify ...

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Telework Bill finally has a chance?

2010-08-27T20:00:00Z

The House bill (HR 1722) and the Senate version (S707) are very similar. Speaking on Federal News Radio, MaKeda Scott-Mingo, an aide to Maryland Representative John Sarbanes, said the bill's sponsors are meeting to reconcile the bill ...

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By 2011, More Federal Workers May Work in Pajamas!

2010-08-25T20:00:00Z

The most recent telework bill passed was the Telework Improvements Act (HR 1722) by the House on July 14, 2010. According to a statement on www.teleworkexchange.com, “The bill requires each executive agency to establish a policy under ...

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Observer: Managers have reason to be wary of telework (8/24/10 ...

2010-08-23T20:00:00Z

HR 1722 will "permit Government employees to Telework at least two days every two weeks from their home or satellite offices that are regionally placed." It is well understood be industry leaders, such as the Telework Exchange that ...

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House Passes Telework Bill

2010-08-21T20:00:00Z

Federal workers are one step closer to expanded telework opportunities, thanks to the Telework Improvement Act (HR 1722), which was recently approved by the House of Representatives. For a Limited Time receive a FREE HR Report on the ...

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House Passes Telework Bill

2010-08-21T20:00:00Z

(8/23) Federal workers are one step closer to expanded telework opportunities, thanks to the Telework Improvement Act (HR 1722), which was recently approved by the House of Representatives.

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Business Lending Restrictions

2010-08-11T20:00:00Z

HR 1722 – Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule). Suspensions (6 Bills). S. 1508 – Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (Sen. Carper – Oversight and Government ...

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Telecommuting

2010-08-10T20:00:00Z

On July 14, 2010 the House passed the Telework Improvements Act of 2010 (HR 1722) with a vote of 290-131. *Telework Centers: Telework centers are offices that are generally set up close to a majority of people who might otherwise drive ...

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Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 / Passage by House of Telework ...

2010-08-03T20:00:00Z

S. 707, H.R. 1722, 5/24/2010. Passage by the House of Representatives is the next step for the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, a legislation that seeks to substantially increase the number of federal employees who telework or ...

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Government Policy: Telework for Executive Agency Employees: A Side ...

2010-08-03T20:00:00Z

S. 707, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, and H.R. 1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2010, were introduced on March 25, 2009, by Senator Daniel Akaka and Representative John Sarbanes, respectively. ...

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The Performance Institute Forms Partnership with Telework Exchange ...

2010-08-03T20:00:00Z

Washington, DC (August 3, 2010) – Just a few short weeks after the passage of HR 1722: The Telework Improvement Act of 2010, The Performance Institute (PI) and the Telework Exchange have entered a partnership to lobby for passage of the ...

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MeriTalk - Steve O'Keeffe's blog - There's No Place Like Home

2010-08-01T20:00:00Z

HR.1722 passed 290-131 on July 14. More support this time - 22 more votes to be exact. So what does it mean for Feds? Is this real change or just empty rhetoric from the "all-powerful wizard?" What do agencies need to do to make a ...

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MeriTalk - Steve O'Keeffe's blog - There's No Place Like Home

2010-08-01T20:00:00Z

With the House passing Telework Improvements Act of 2010 - HR.1722 - Congress has really squashed the life out of mean, spiteful Federal managers, who for years have cast their wicked spells on telework. ...

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Bills Passed in Congress, July 2010

2010-07-31T20:00:00Z

Telework Improvements Act of 2010: The House passed H.R. 1722, to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 ...

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H.R.5987: Seniors Protection Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress ...

2010-07-29T20:00:00Z

a telework measure (HR 1722) intended to encourage executive branch employees to work from home, child nutrition legislation (S 3307) and a measure (HR 5987) to provide Social Security recipients with a $250 one-time check in lieu . ...

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House approves oil spill legislation

2010-07-29T20:00:00Z

The bill (HR 1722), which... France's lower house approves sweeping ban on Islamic face veils. PARIS -- The French parliament's lower house enacted a sweeping but constitutionally vulnerable law Tuesday barring. ...

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House Tracker: H R 1722: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions ...

2010-07-27T20:00:00Z

H R 1722: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions - Passed! Telework Improvements Act Overview Telework Improvements Act Vote Details. Result: Passed; YEAs: 303; NAYs: 119. Additional Notes. This vote took place on 2010-07-14. ...

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Telework Bill Passes « Life Meets Work Blog

2010-07-27T20:00:00Z

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that implementing H.R. 1722 would increase the administrative costs by $30 million over a five year period. That pales in comparison to the self-reported $71 million in lost ...

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House Tracker: H R 1722: On Passage - Passed!

2010-07-27T20:00:00Z

H R 1722: On Passage - Passed! Telework Improvements Act Overview Telework Improvements Act Vote Details. Result: Passed; YEAs: 290; NAYs: 131. Additional Notes. This vote took place on 2010-07-14. Posted by GC at 8:30 AM ...

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House Tracker: H RES 1509: On Ordering the Previous Question - Passed!

2010-07-26T20:00:00Z

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1722) to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative ...

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H RES 1509: On Agreeing to the Resolution - Passed!

2010-07-26T20:00:00Z

Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 1722) to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative ...

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MeriTalk - Steve O'Keeffe's blog - There's No Place Like Home

2010-07-25T20:00:00Z

Last, but by no means least, HR.1722 requires all agencies to integrate telework into continuity of operations programs. So, for the chance that freak weather hits your agency - remember the D.C. snowpocalypse - you'll know you can ...

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Telework bill could be near tipping point

2010-07-25T20:00:00Z

Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, and George Voinovich, R-Ohio, passed in May, and the House version (HR 1722) passed with a simple majority on July 14 after originally falling short of the two-thirds majority needed under suspension of the House ...

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Telework Improvements Act Could Save $10.7 Billion a Year - OMB ...

2010-07-25T20:00:00Z

On July 14, 2010 The Telework Improvements Act (H.R. 1722) passed the House of Representatives 290-131. The legislation directs the Office of Personnel Management to issue regulations on telework, and requires agencies to come up with ...

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JALA Thoughts » Good news and bad news from DC

2010-07-25T20:00:00Z

The Senate, although it has a version similar to HR 1722, has yet to approve the bill and time is short before the summer recess. Final approval by the Senate and signing by the President would finally put some teeth into the ...

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Deeper Inside the Mountain: H.R. 1722: Telework Improvements Act ...

2010-07-23T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722: Telework Improvements Act of 2010 · H.R. 1722: House Passed 268-147 (GT). `Sec. 6501. Definitions. `(2) the term `telework' or `teleworking' refers to a work flexibility arrangement under which an employee performs the duties ...

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The Liberal Doomsayer: Friday Mashup Part Two (7/23/10)

2010-07-22T20:00:00Z

Voting 290-131, the House passed a deficit-neutral bill (HR 1722) to greatly increase the number of civil servants allowed by their agencies to work from home or remote telecommuting centers at least one day each week. ...

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The News As IT Happens » Blog Archive » HR 5297 July 2010

2010-07-21T20:00:00Z

The House will vote on HR 1722, the Telework Improvements Act, and 6 suspension bills. The Senate is scheduled to continue work on HR 5297, TARP, Jr., ... Read more. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:05:37 GMT+00:00 ...

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World Carbon Database News » U.S. Passes Law to Encourage More ...

2010-07-21T20:00:00Z

After previously stumbling in the legislative session, H.R. 1722: The Telework Improvements Act of 2010, passed the House last week by a margin of 290 to 131 late last week. A similar bill already cleared the Senate in May and the Obama ...

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Roll Call Report :: Pioneer Press :: PIONEER PRESS ::

2010-07-21T20:00:00Z

Republican Motion: Members approved, 303-119, GOP-sponsored changes to HR 1722 (above). A yes vote backed a motion to bar union activity while telecommuting, require agencies to certify their telecommuting programs save money and bar ...

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Okay, Let's Talk Propaganda, Madam Foxx

2010-07-20T20:00:00Z

Foxx led the Republican debate on the bill when it was brought to the House floor July 14 as an amendment to HR 1722.... "During the floor debate, Republicans portrayed the signage as propaganda...." Of course it's propaganda. ...

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Where Are You Working?

2010-07-20T20:00:00Z

With the passage of HR 1722 (Telework Improvements Act) last week, working outside the cubicle also became easier for many federal workers. This bill requires that federal workers be allowed to telework at least 20% of their hours, ...

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Telework Improvement Act lets federal employees work from home

2010-07-20T20:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives has passed HR 1722, the Telework Improvement Act of 2010. The bill expands the telecommuting workforce, permitting civil servant employees to work from home or from a designated center if allowed by their ...

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U.S. Passes Law to Encourage More Federal Telecommuting | Eco ...

2010-07-20T20:00:00Z

H.R.5809: Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress ...

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

Opposing Bill, Opposing Senator, Opposing Representative. S.J.Res.26 S.J.Res.26. 2 · H.R.1722 Telework Improvements... 1 · H.R.1244 H.R.1244. 1 · H.R.1586 Federal Aviation Rese... 1 · H.R.1469 Child Protection Impr.. ...

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Director's Forum: David Kappos' Public Blog

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

Last week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2009. The House included in their bill a provision for a travel test program that would allow the General Services Administration (GSA) to test ...

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Tar Heel Democrats Vote To Keep Spending Stimulus Bucks on Signs ...

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

Foxx led the Republican debate on the bill when it was brought to the House floor July 14 as an amendment to H.R. 1722, a measure expanding telecommuting options for federal workers. During the floor debate, Republicans portrayed the ...

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Tar Heel Democrats Vote To Keep Spending Stimulus Bucks on Signs ...

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

Technically Speaking » Blog Archive » Round two for telework bill

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

“The second time may be the charm for HR 1722 — the Telework Improvements Act. The measure, designed to expand the use of telework by federal employees, was defeated on the House floor last May by opponents who claimed to be worried ...

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The People's House

2010-07-17T20:00:00Z

This YouCut proposal was offered during debate on the Rule for H.R. 1722 (Telework Bill). However, the Previous Question (a motion intended to cut off debate) was ordered and passed 232-184 (Voting Yes- 232 D's & 0 R's : Voting No- 11 ...

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House passes teleworking bill

2010-07-15T20:00:00Z

This week the House passed the Telework Improvements Act (HR 1722) requiring agencies to expand teleworking opportunities for employees. The House had taken up the bill in May, but failed to get the votes necessary to pass the bill ...

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Work Shifting -

2010-07-15T20:00:00Z

The Telework Improvements Act (HR 1722) got a second chance in the House on July 14th and won. The same bill was narrowly defeated in May. A similar bill (S.707)

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Congress promotes teleworking by fed workers: Rutland Herald Online

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

The bill is H.R. 1722. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Partnership for Public Service: http://www.ourpublicservice.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get daily news and sports updates via email ...

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Telework Improvements Act of 2010 Passed by House of Reps

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

The Telework Improvements Act of 2010, HR 1722, was passed yesterday by a vote of 290 to 131 in the House of Representatives. The bill, which is designed to increase teleworking or telecommuting in government agencies -- allowing ...

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A win for Green IT and Enterprise 2.0: Teleworking Bill Passes

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

Today the House of Representatives today voted in favor by 290-131, the approved HR 1722, the Telework Improvements Act. In summary the bill is: To improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program ...

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Sound Politics: Dave Ross Calls Obama Conservative, Again

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

Voting 290-131, the House on Wednesday passed a deficit-neutral bill (HR 1722) to increase the number of civil servants allowed to work from home or remote telecommuting centers at least one day a week. The bill would require all ...

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Budget Legal AdviceH.Res.1509

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

Congress backs telecommuting for federal workers- The New Haven ...

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

This time they were able to attach a provision requiring that agencies show that teleworking initiatives will result in savings. ——— The bill is H.R. 1722. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Partnership for Public Service: ...

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Robert Paterson's Weblog: The Workplace of the Future - Your Home ...

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

The Telework Improvements Act (H.R. 1722) passed today (July 14 2010) by a vote of 290-131. A similar bill (S.707) passed unanimously in the Senate May 24th. Research by the Telework Research Network shows the bill would in fact save ...

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Ideas, Observations, & Mental Machinations: THE CASE AGAINST LYNN ...

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

Back in May, when this legislation was first considered by the House Virginia's Democratic Representative concisely summed up H.R. 1722, the Teleworks improvement Act. From the floor of the House he said, "The Teleworks Improvements Act ...

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Daily Kos: Today in Congress

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule). Suspensions (6 Bills). S. 1508 - Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (Sen. Carper - Oversight and Government ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR1722

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Rep. Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Passage: HR 1722 Telework Improvements Act regarding HR1722 Telework Improvements Act of 2010.

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR1722

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Rep. James Moran [D, VA-8] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 1722 Telework Improvements Act regarding HR1722 Telework Improvements Act of 2010.

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding H.Res.1509

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1509 Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 1722) to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows ...

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S.3603: A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to establish ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

H.R.1722 Telework Improvements... 1 · H.R.3590 Young Women's Breast ... 1 · Rep. Israel [D-NY] · 1. Users opposing H.R.5390 (1) are also: Supporting Bill. S.3603 S.3603. 1 · S.3597 S.3597. 1. Opposing Bill. H.R.25 Fair Tax A ...

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House passes bill to expand telework - FederalTimes.com

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

HR 1722, the Telework Improvements Act, will also require agencies to have a written telework policy and appoint telework managing officers. Those officials will be in charge of identifying and removing roadblocks preventing telework, ...

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House passes telework bill – GovExec.com

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The bill (HR 1722), which passed on a 290-131 vote, would codify the governmentwide telework policy the ... House approves telework billWashington Post (blog) House passes bill to expand teleworkFederal Times ...

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House passes telework bill – GovExec.com

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Government VideoHouse passes telework billGovExec.comThe House on Wednesday approved telework legislation that the chamber failed to pass in May. The bill (HR 1722), which passed on a 290-131 vote, would codify the governmentwide ...

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Today in Washington – July 14, 2010

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The House will vote on HR 1722, the Telework Improvements Act, and 6 suspension bills. The Senate is scheduled to continue work on HR 5297, TARP, Jr. , and may schedule a vote on the War Supplemental. House and Senate Committees will ...

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Today in Congress

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

HR 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule). Suspensions (6 Bills). S. 1508 - Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (Sen. Carper - Oversight and Government ...

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House passes telework bill

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The bill (HR 1722), which passed on a 290-131 vote, would codify the governmentwide telework policy the Office of Management and Budget announced last year. It also would guarantee that eligible federal employees could work remotely at ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR1722

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Rep. Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 1722 Telework Improvements Act regarding HR1722 Telework Improvements Act of 2010.

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR1722

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Rep. James Moran [D, VA-8] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Passage: HR 1722 Telework Improvements Act regarding HR1722 Telework Improvements Act of 2010.

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House passes telework bill

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The House on Wednesday approved telework legislation that the chamber failed to pass in May. The bill (HR 1722), which passed on a 290-131 vote, would codify the governmentwide telework policy the.

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House passes bill to expand telework - FederalTimes.com

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

House Roll Call #437 Details - OpenCongress

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

H.Res.1509: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1722) to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 ...

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House passes bill to expand telework - FederalTimes.com

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

H. Res. 1509: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1722 ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

A resolution in the US Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 1722) to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked ...

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House passes telework bill - Nextgov

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The bill (H.R. 1722), which passed on a 290-131 vote, would codify the governmentwide telework policy the Office of Management and Budget announced last year. It also would guarantee that eligible federal employees could work remotely ...

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House passes bill to expand telework - FederalTimes.com

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

House passes telework bill | DEMOCRAT.GNOM.ES

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

House passes telework bill (7/14/10) -- GovExec.com

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Congress acts to promote teleworking by federal employees | San ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

This time they were able to attach a provision requiring that agencies show that teleworking initiatives will result in savings. ___. The bill is H.R. 1722. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Partnership for Public Service: ...

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Congress promotes teleworking by fed workers - WAFB Channel 9 ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The bill is H.R. 1722. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Partnership for Public Service: http://www.ourpublicservice.org. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, ...

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Today in Congress | USA Daily News

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 – Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule). Suspensions (6 Bills). S. 1508 – Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (Sen. Carper – Oversight and Government ...

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Today in Washington – July 14, 2010 – RedState (blog) » House ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The House will opinion upon H.R. 1722, the Telework Improvements Act, as well as 6 cessation bills. The Senate is scheduled to go upon work upon H.R. 5297, TARP, Jr., as well as might report the opinion upon the War Supplemental. ...

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H.R. 1722: Telework Improvement Act of 2010 : Let DC Know

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722, the Telework Improvement Act of 2010, improves teleworking in executive agencies by implementing a telework program that enables employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative ...

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House passes telework bill – Nextgov

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Government VideoHouse passes telework billNextgovThe House on Wednesday approved telework legislation that the chamber failed to pass in May. The bill (HR 1722), which passed on a 290-131 vote, would codify the governmentwide telework ...

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Congress promotes teleworking by fed workers « Artesia News

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The bill is H.R. 1722. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Partnership for Public Service: http://www.ourpublicservice.org · Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, ...

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Hill Update: Harry Reid Might Only Work One Month A Year, But He ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The chamber is expected to consider measures under suspension of the rules and may also consider a bill that would promote telecommuting by federal government employees (HR 1722). (I thought most of them were phoning it in already. ...

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Best Workplaces for Commuters: House Passes Telework Improvements Act

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The Telework Improvements Act (H.R. 1722) passed today by a vote of 290-131. A similar Senate version of the bill (S. 707) pas unanimously in May. The purpose is to improve teleworking in executive agencies of the federal government by ...

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Today in Washington - July 14, 2010 | RedState

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The House will vote on H.R. 1722, the Telework Improvements Act, and 6 suspension bills. The Senate is scheduled to continue work on H.R. 5297, TARP, Jr., and may schedule a vote on the War Supplemental. House and Senate Committees will ...

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July 14 HR 1722, “The Telework Improvements Act” Vote Passes - The ...

2010-07-12T20:00:00Z

by Donna L. Quesinberry Government Business Examiner. HR1722, The Telework Improvements Act unanimously passed on 14 July 2010 (Wednesday) by House subcommittee. HR 1722 permits Government employees to Telework at least two days every ...

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House Roll Call #438 Details - OpenCongress

2010-07-12T20:00:00Z

Question On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1509 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1722) to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent ...

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The Republican Cloakroom

2010-07-12T20:00:00Z

Ordering the previous question on H.Res.1509, the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (YouCut: Prohibit stimulus funding for promotional signage and recoup previously spent funds – Saves millions of ...

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House Roll Call #440 Details - OpenCongress

2010-07-12T20:00:00Z

H.R.1722: To require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other purposes. Back to Main Bill Page. July 14, 2010 Roll call number 440 in the ...

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Action for this week-

2010-07-12T20:00:00Z

HR 1722- The Telework Improvements Act- Requires federal agencies to write a plan that would allow for more telecommuting without sacrificing performance or productivity. The impetus for this bill appears to be last years historic ...

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Daily Schedule : capitol hill women

2010-07-12T20:00:00Z

Daily Schedule. Posted by on July 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment. WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010. House meets at 10:00 a.m.. Fifteen One Minutes per side. H.R. 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform) ...

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Congress Matters :: This Week in Congress

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule). H.R. 5114 - Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 (Rep. Waters – Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule) ...

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Daily Kos: This Week in Congress

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

House and Senate Cloakroom: July 12 – July 16, 2010

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

HR 5114 –*Flood Insurance Extension; HR 1722 –*Federal Telework Policy. Major Committee Action: The*House Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight will hold a field hearing on the Deepwater ...

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H.Res.1509: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1722) to ...

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.Res.1509 Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 1722) to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program ...

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This Week in Washington « GOP Corner

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

The House will attempt to schedule votes on two bills: H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule); and, H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 (Rep. ...

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The Week Ahead in Congress

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

HR 1722 – Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule). HR 5114 – Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 (Rep. Waters – Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule) ...

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WashingtonWatch.com Digest – July 12, 2010

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

The House will also debate HR 1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2009. The bill would require executive branch agencies to establish telework policies enabling employees to work away from the office part of the time. ...

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House and Senate Cloakroom: July 12 – July 16, 2010

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

HR 5114 – Flood Insurance Extension; HR 1722 – Federal Telework Policy. Major Committee Action: The House Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight will hold a field hearing on the Deepwater ...

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This Week in Congress

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

HR 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule). HR 5114 - Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 (Rep. Waters – Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule) ...

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mashup Monday &some News … « Point/Counterpoint

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

When the House returns tomorrow, they will begin work on a bill aimed at improving and encouraging teleworking (H.R. 1722) along with a flood insurance bill (H.R. 5114), sponsored by Rep. Waters (D-CA). The House also is waiting to act ...

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This Week in Washington - July 12, 2010 | RedState

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

The House will attempt to schedule votes on two bills: H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule); and, H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 (Rep. ...

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The Republican Cloakroom

2010-07-08T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform). Subject to a Rule Being Granted. Rule, Y, N. Passage, Y, N. H.R. 5114 - Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 (Rep. ...

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[Personal Care 101] zacks bull and bear of the day highlights aig ...

2010-06-30T20:00:00Z

Penny Hill Press » Telework for Executive Agency Employees: A Side ...

2010-06-20T20:00:00Z

Government Policy: Telework for Executive Agency Employees: A Side ...

2010-06-19T20:00:00Z

The committee reported H.R. 1722 (H.Rept. 111-474) on May 4, 2010. The House began consideration of the bill on May 5, 2010. A motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1722, as amended, failed by the Yeas and Nays (twothirds required) ...

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Senate Unanimously Approves Workshifting Bill Shot Down by House ...

2010-06-15T20:00:00Z

Passage of HR 1722--The Telework Improvements Act, a nearly identical bill, missed by only 4% with all but one of the nay votes coming from the Republican side of the house. It's hard not to blame party politics for the House failure ...

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Work Shifting - Senate Unanimously Approves Workshifting Bill Shot ...

2010-06-15T20:00:00Z

Passage of H.R. 1722--The Telework Improvements Act, a nearly identical bill, missed by only 4% with all but one of the nay votes coming from the Republican side of the house. It's hard not to blame party politics for the House failure ...

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Senate OKs Telework Bill

2010-06-10T20:00:00Z

Meanwhile, a similar bill (H.R. 1722) was blocked by Republicans in the House of Representatives, said Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Maryland), who authored the legislation. However, the bill can be brought back to the floor in the future by a ...

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Senate OKs Telework Bill

2010-06-10T20:00:00Z

This Week in Congress

2010-06-06T20:00:00Z

Senate bill would require agencies to expand teleworking

2010-05-27T20:00:00Z

Earlier this month, the House floor took up its telework bill (HR 1722), but failed achieve the required number of votes to pass. However, supporters of the bill point out that the bill was considered under a rule requiring a two-thirds ...

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just_n_examiner: USPTO Now on Facebook

2010-05-25T20:00:00Z

I noticed on the USPTO Facebook page, that the Senate's version (S. 707) of allowing Hotelers to avoid coming to the Office 2x a biweek has passed; I think the House version (HR 1722) was initially rejected, but may come up soon again ...

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Senate approves bill to expand telework - FederalTimes.com

2010-05-24T20:00:00Z

Tom Coburn, R-Okla., added an amendment to the bill that would expand a similar program at the Patent and Trademark Office. A companion bill has not been introduced in the House. Another telework bill, HR 1722, died on the House floor ...

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Senate approves bill to expand telework - FederalTimes.com

2010-05-24T20:00:00Z

Senate approves bill to expand telework - FederalTimes.com

2010-05-24T20:00:00Z

Senate approves bill to expand telework - FederalTimes.com

2010-05-24T20:00:00Z

Telecommuting « Igreenthink's Blog

2010-05-21T20:00:00Z

GovTrack, H.R. 1722: Telework Improvements Act of 2010, http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1722 · ^ Commuter Connections, Telework Centers, http://www.mwcog.org/commuter/Bdy-TDMTele.html · ^ Venkatesh, A. and Vitalari, ...

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Telework Improvements Act of 2010 Would Reduce Commuting by ...

2010-05-13T20:00:00Z

May 12, 2010 -- http://energypriorities.com/ --. The Telework Improvements Act would allow US government employees to telecommute one day a week. The Telework Improvements Act was debated in the US House of Representatives last week. ...

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Government Policy: Telework for Executive Agency Employees: A Side ...

2010-05-12T20:00:00Z

S. 707, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2009, and H.R. 1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2010, were introduced on March 25, 2009, by Senator Daniel Akaka and Representative John Sarbanes, respectively. ...

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Telework Improvements Act of 2010 Would Reduce Commuting by ...

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

The bill, H.R. 1722, was first introduced more than a year ago. It would allow eligible employees to work from a remote location at least 20 percent of the time. The concept is often termed "telecommuting" or "teleworking." ...

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Expert: With Savings of $15 Billion Annually, Telework ...

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

Last week's “no” vote on HR 1722—The Telework Improvements Act, will cost American taxpayers $15 billion dollars a year. That's what passage of the bill could have saved in real estate, electricity, absenteeism, turnover, gas, ...

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SparksUnwired » Expert: With Savings of $15 Billion Annually ...

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

Expert: With Savings of $15 Billion Annually, Telework Improvements Act a 'No-Brainer': Last week's "no" vote on H.R. 1722—The Telework Improvements Act, will cost American taxpayers $15 billion dollars a year. ...

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Telework bill comes up short in the House

2010-05-10T20:00:00Z

The legislation (HR 1722) would codify a governmentwide telework policy the Office of Personnel Management announced last year. It also would guarantee that eligible employees could work remotely at least 20 percent of the time, ...

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Deaf Anthology: Deaf Anthology # 464: "Telework"

2010-05-10T20:00:00Z

Political issue: The House rejected the Telework Improvements Act, H.R. 1722 which would have employees in the executive branch to work outside of their workplace. The bill was defeated, with opposition from the Republicans. ...

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MeriTalk - Lanier Hall's blog - Gridlock Drives Gridlock

2010-05-10T20:00:00Z

Last week, the House voted down H.R. 1722, The Telework Improvements Act. The bill is a common-sense effort to expand telework in the Federal government to reduce traffic congestion and smog, cut gas consumption, ...

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Today in Congress

2010-05-05T20:00:00Z

Fortenberry - Oversight and Government Reform); HR 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform). Conference Reports may be brought up at any time. Motions to go to Conference should they become ...

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Today in Congress

2010-05-05T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2010-05-05T20:00:00Z

House Tracker: H R 1722: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass ...

2010-05-05T20:00:00Z

H R 1722: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - Failed! Telework Improvements Act Overview Telework Improvements Act Vote Details. Result: Failed; YEAs: 268; NAYs: 147. Additional Notes ...

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H.R.1722 | Reclaiming Democracy

2010-05-05T20:00:00Z

Telework Improvements Act of 2010 (05/06/2010 legislative day)

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House debates telework legislation - GovExec.com : Hr Articles

2010-05-05T20:00:00Z

House debates telework legislation GovExec.com. The 2009 Telework Improvements Act (HR 1722), introduced by Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., would require agencies to allow telework-eligible employees to work … ...

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Matthew Yglesias » Progress From the US Senate

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 – Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform) 11. H.Res. 1301 – Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Rep. Brown (FL) – Transportation and Infrastructure) 12. H.Con.Res. ...

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Today in Washington – May 5, 2010

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

Lynch – Oversight and Government Reform); HR 1722- Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform); H.Res. 1301 – Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Rep. Brown (FL) – Transportation and ...

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Today in Congress

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

Lynch - Oversight and Government Reform); HR 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform); H.Res. 1301 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Rep. Brown (FL) - Transportation and ...

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Today in Congress

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

Matthew Yglesias » Progress From the US Senate

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR1722

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

Dennis Kucinich [D, OH-10] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: HR 1722 Telework Improvements Act regarding HR1722 Telework Improvements Act of 2010.

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Today in Congress

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

House Roll Call #251 Details - OpenCongress

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

Hey Porter | SamSederShow.com

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform). H.Res. 1301 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Rep. Brown (FL) - Transportation and Infrastructure). H.Con.Res. ...

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The Republican Cloakroom

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 Telework Improvements Act - Suspension. Failed, Y 268, N 147. Next: H.R. 5019 - Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 • One hour general debate • One 20-minute amendment • Seven 10- minute amendments • Recommit/Passage ...

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Today in Congress

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

The Republican Cloakroom

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

2. H.R. 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform). FAILED, Y 268, N 147. Special Orders: Democrats have the first hour. Print version of this document. Print. INFORMATION ...

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View from Washington: Telework bill passes House today - Avaya ...

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

The House passed a truly bi-partisan bill titled H.R.1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2009, which has a number of changes for the federal government agencies around teleworking and telecommuting. Should this bill become law, ...

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View from Washington: Telework bill passes House today

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

The House passed a truly bi-partisan bill titled HR1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2009, which has a number of changes for the federal government agencies around teleworking and telecommuting. Should ...

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Matthew Yglesias » Progress From the US Senate

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

CRS — Telework for Executive Branch Employees: A Side-by-Side ...

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

The Republican Cloakroom

2010-05-03T20:00:00Z

10. H.R. 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform). Vote Ordered, Y, N. 11. H.Res. 1301 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Rep. Brown (FL) - Transportation and ...

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Looks Like Another Big Day Planned in Congress Tomorrow « Just ...

2010-05-03T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 – Telework Improvements Act. H.Res. 1301 – Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day. H.Con.Res. 247 – Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. H.Con.Res. ...

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The Week Ahead in Congress

2010-05-02T20:00:00Z

Lynch – Oversight and Government Reform); HR 1722 – Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform); H.Res. 1301 – Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Rep. Brown (FL) – Transportation and ...

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WashingtonWatch.com Digest – May 3, 2010

2010-05-02T20:00:00Z

HR 1722 The Telework Improvements Act of 2009 Costs $0.27 per family. S. 1382 The Peace Corps Improvement and Expansion Act of 2009 Costs $21.66 per family. S. 2129 The National Women's History Museum Act of 2009 Saves $0.01 per family ...

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This Week in Congress

2010-05-02T20:00:00Z

This Week in Washington - May 3, 2010

2010-05-02T20:00:00Z

Tiberi - Science and Technology); HR 1722 - To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps (Rep. Jones - Armed Services); H.Res. 1132 - Honoring the USS New Mexico as the sixth Virginia-class ...

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This Week in Congress

2010-05-02T20:00:00Z

This Week in Washington – May 3, 2010

2010-05-02T20:00:00Z

Tiberi – Science and Technology); HR 1722 - To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps (Rep. Jones – Armed Services); H.Res. 1132 – Honoring the USS New Mexico as the sixth Virginia-class ...

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Weekly Schedule | capitol hill women

2010-05-01T20:00:00Z

9. H.R. 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes – Oversight and Government Reform). Y, N. 10. H.Res. 1301 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Rep. Brown (FL) – Transportation and Infrastructure) ...

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Weekly Schedule

2010-04-29T20:00:00Z

9. HR 1722 - Telework Improvements Act (Rep. Sarbanes - Oversight and Government Reform). Y, N. 10. H.Res. 1301 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Rep. Brown (FL) - Transportation and Infrastructure). Y, N. 11. H. ...

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HR 1722

2010-04-28T20:00:00Z

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. COST ESTIMATE. April 29, 2010. H.R. 1722. Telework Improvements Act of 2010. As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on April 14, 2010. SUMMARY. H.R. 1722 would require ...

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H.R. 1722

2010-04-28T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Act of 2010 | capitol hill women

2010-04-28T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Act of 2010. Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on April 14, 2010. Read more: H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Act of 2010 ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 111-292, The Telework Improvements Act ...

2010-04-27T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1722 would improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks. Detailed Summary; Status of the ...

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AFGE Week in Review (April 20, 2010) - afgelocal1923.org

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

H.R.1722 would increase telework in the federal government by making the agencies assume that an employee is eligible to telework unless the agency shows they are ineligible. Currently, employees must overcome the presumption that they ...

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House Oversight Committee OKs Telework and TSP Bills

2010-04-13T20:00:00Z

The panel passed the 2009 Telework Improvements Act (HR1722) by a voice vote, after debating three amendments aimed at strengthening oversight. The measure would codify a governmentwide telework policy Office of Personnel Management ...

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Teleworkers and Telework Managers - GovLoop - Social Network for ...

2010-04-07T20:00:00Z

The panel passed the 2009 Telework Improvements Act (H.R. 1722) by a voice vote, after debating three amendments aimed at strengthening oversight. The measure would codify a governmentwide telework policy Office of Personnel Management ...

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Government Policy: Telework for Executive Branch Employees: A Side ...

2010-04-01T20:00:00Z

March 30, 2010 - Open CRS - CRS Reports for the People

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

October 20, 2008 - Open CRS - CRS Reports for the People

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

Download Locations. Open CRS (User submitted) · WikiLeaks. Summary. S. 1000, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2007, and H.R. 4106, the Telework Improvements Act of 2008, are currently pending in the 110th Congress. ...

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Chapter 260 Newsletter » Blog Archive » House Subcommittee ...

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

That provision is in bipartisan legislation, H.R. 1722, introduced by Reps. John Sarbanes (D-Md.), Gerald Connolly (D-Va.), James Moran (D-Va.) and Frank Wolf (R-Va.). All are strong supporters of expanded telework among federal ...

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House Subcommittee Approves Measures to Benefit Federal Employees ...

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

Furthermore, H.R. 1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2009, introduced by Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD), will serve to improve the effectiveness of telework programs across the federal government. In response to agency and employee ...

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Telework and benefits bills take one step forward

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce, Postal Service and District of Columbia unanimously approved the 2009 Telework Improvements Act (HR 1722), introduced by Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md. ...

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House panel approves telework, drug oversight bills - FederalTimes.com

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

HR 1722, which was approved by the House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee on the federal workforce, Postal Service and District of Columbia, would order agencies to create policies allowing employees to telework as much as ...

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House panel approves telework, drug oversight bills - FederalTimes.com

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

House panel approves telework, drug oversight bills - FederalTimes.com

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

House Tracker: H R 2788: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

H R 1722: On Passage - Passed! H R 1722: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions ... H R 2864: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass,... H RES 1509: On Agreeing to the Resolution - Passed. ...

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just_n_examiner: Changes in Exminers' Hoteling Rules

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

HR 1722 (Anonymous) 2010-03-31 08:58 pm UTC (link). http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2010/03/panel_approves_telework_bill.php. Interesting... The subcommittee also approved a bill that would allow federal employees to deposit the value ...

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Documents and testimony from ACORN whistleblowers reveal self ...

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

Issa Releases Report – Follow the Money: ACORN, SEIU and their Political Allies Thursday, 18 February 2010 07:21 Documents and.

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House Tracker: H R 4314: On Passage - Passed!

2009-12-17T19:00:00Z

H.R.4348: Telework Tax Incentive Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2009-12-14T19:00:00Z

H.R.1722 Telework Improvements... 1 · S.707 Telework Enhancement ... 1. Related Issue Areas. Income tax credits90 views · Computers and information technology75 views · Commuting26 views · Taxation310 views. Data from the Congre

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Glenn Beck on Healthcare and Government Corruption | Impeach Congress

2009-12-11T19:00:00Z

At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 1722 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible. ...

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Avaya Aura Session Manager video

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

Today there was an interesting development out of the House of Representative here in the U.S. today around teleworking. The House passed a truly bi-partisan bill titled H.R.1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2009, ...

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Obama's Mind Game | Impeach Congress

2009-11-16T19:00:00Z

S.2768: National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act ...

2009-11-08T19:00:00Z

H.Res.893: Congratulating the 2009 Major League Baseball World ...

2009-11-03T19:00:00Z

Opposing Bill, Opposing Senator, Opposing Representative. S.1447 Connecting America Ac... 1 · H.Res.893 H.Res.893. 1 · H.R.1722 Telework Improvements... 1 · H.R.3590 Young Women's Breast ... 1 · H.R.1469 Child Protection Imp ...

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H.R.2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug ...

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

What Next?: You Have a Voice! Use It!!

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

Ask your Senators and Representatives to co-sponsor S.707 and H.R. 1722 for Telework! Click Here. * Ask your Senator to co-sponsor S.354 for Paid Parental Leave today! Click Here. * Ask your Representative to co-sponsor HR235, ...

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H.R. 1722 [110th]: To designate the facility of the United States ...

2009-08-10T20:00:00Z

A bill in the US Congress: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 601 Banyan Trail in Boca Raton, Florida, as the "Leonard W. Herman Post Office".

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CREA Testimony Before Subcommittee

2009-05-05T20:00:00Z

Currently, there are two major telework bills that have been introduced in Congress, H.R. 1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2009 and S. 707, the Telework Enhancement Act, that seek to expand telework in the Federal government. ...

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CREA Testimony Before Subcommittee

2009-05-05T20:00:00Z

FEDmanagerÂ® - The FREE Weekly E-Report for Federal Executives ...

2009-05-04T20:00:00Z

The components of Berry's plan are drawn from two bills that have been introduced in Congress: H.R. 1722, the "Telework Improvements Act of 2009," and S.707, the "Telework Enhancement Act of 2009." OPM's new plan would: ...

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When boss says 'no,' new panels may say 'yes' - FederalTimes.com

2009-05-03T20:00:00Z

John Sarbanes, D-Md., Frank Wolf, R-Va., and James Moran, D-Va., introduced a telework bill in March, HR 1722, which says eligible employees should telework at least 20 percent of their hours. Berry said one problem with previous ...

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When boss says 'no,\' new panels may say 'yes\' - FederalTimes.com

2009-05-03T20:00:00Z

When boss says â€˜no,' new panels may say â€˜yes' - Federal news ...

2009-05-03T20:00:00Z

Center Wants Telecommuting For Climate Change Mitigation

2009-05-01T20:00:00Z

Management is reluctant to approve at-home working arrangements because they cannot see workers, which really means they do not trust staffers who are not in their cubicles. At least at the federal level, the Office of Personnel ...

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Chapter 260 Newsletter Â» Blog Archive Â» NTEU Applauds OPM Program ...

2009-04-30T20:00:00Z

co-sponsored H.R. 1722, the Telework Improvements Act of 2009, in March. Among other steps, their measure would ensure that eligible federal employees could telework at least 20 of the hours they work every two-week period. ...

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Federal Telework Advocates Push Harder

2009-04-29T20:00:00Z

The federal government is expected to expand teleworking opportunities for federal employees. John Berry at the Office of Personnel Management has announced plans for an expanded federal telework policy. Reportedly, he has support from ...

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webconferencingcouncil.com Â» Blog Archive Â» More on Swine Flu and ...

2009-04-29T20:00:00Z

The components of Berry's plan are drawn from two bills which have been introduced in Congress: H.R. 1722, the â€œTelework Improvements Act of 2009,â€* introduced by Representative John Sarbanes (MD), and co-sponsored by Representatives ...

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Teleworking Essential in Managing, Preventing Pandemic

2009-04-28T20:00:00Z

montage. The â€œswine fluâ€* (influenza A H1N1) outbreak that was first identified in San Diego, CA, but was then traced by Canadian scientists to its roots in Mexico, claimed its first victim Monday when a Mexican toddler died in a Texas ...

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S.924: Correction of Long-Standing Errors in Agencies ...

2009-04-27T20:00:00Z

Ask your Senator to co-sponsor S.924, to make the federal contracting process fairer to federal employees and more accountable to taxpayers! Click Here. * Ask your Senators and Representatives to co-sponsor S.707 and H.R. 1722 for . ...

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OPM Director Berry Drives Plan to Increase Telework among Federal ...

2009-04-27T20:00:00Z

The components of Berry's plan are drawn from two bills which have been introduced in Congress: H.R. 1722, the "Telework Improvements Act of 2009," introduced by Representative John Sarbanes (MD), and co-sponsored by Representatives ...

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OPM Director Berry Drives Plan to Increase Telework among Federal ...

2009-04-27T20:00:00Z

A Woman's Call for the Change We Need | Impeach Congress

2009-04-19T20:00:00Z

The following article was sent to me by a fellow supporter...

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GovTrack: Tracking Introduced Legislation - Tracked Events

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

Tracking Introduced Legislation. Congress is in session today. Mar 31, 2009 - Bill Action. Introduced: S.Con.Res. 15: A concurrent resolution commending the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of theâ€¦ Sen. Mark Pryor [D-AR] introduced S. ...

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FEDmanagerÂ® - The FREE Weekly E-Report for Federal Executives ...

2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

John Sarbanes (D-Maryland) and six co-sponsors introduced a similar telework bill, H.R. 1722, in the U.S. House of Representatives the same day. POSTED BY: Shaw, Bransford, Veilleux & Roth, P.C. comment on this article forward this ...

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H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

All Bill Titles. Short: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 as enacted. Short: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 as passed senate. Short: Telework Improvements Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: To improve teleworking in executive ..... bill to display her

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H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1722: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-24T01:00:00Z

H.R.1709: STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress ...

2009-03-23T20:00:00Z

140) H.R. 1709, STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) Education Coordination Act 141) H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Act 142) H.R. 1727, Managing Arson Through Criminal History (MATCH) Act 143) H.R. 1736, International Science . ...

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H.R.1722: Telework Improvements Act of 2009 -... OpenCongress

2009-03-23T20:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.707 Telework Enhancement Act of 2009

2009-03-23T20:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.1722 Telework Improvements Act ...

2009-03-23T20:00:00Z

HR1722 Telework Improvements Act of 2009 on OpenCongress.

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HR 1722, To improve teleworking in executive agencies by ...

2009-03-23T20:00:00Z

HR 1722 would improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

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H.R. 1722: To improve teleworking in executive agencies by ...

2009-03-23T20:00:00Z

A bill in the US Congress: To improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks, and for other ...

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H.R.1675: Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2009 ...

2009-03-22T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1675 – Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1709 – STEM Education Coordination Act H.R. 1736 – The International Science and Technology Cooperation Act, H.R. 1722 --Telework Improvements Act .. ...

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