Senate votes to block privatizing Homeland Security jobs
The Senate 49 to 47 blocks a plan to privatize 1200 civil service roles in Homeland Security managing immigration benefits and background checks. Backers argue private workers could cut costs while opponents say these are inherently governmental functions.
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Congress votes on overtime limits and pension disclosures
House action on vigil against overtime rule changes for high earners and on pension disclosure rules. Senate debates Homeland Security budget. Major rolls list votes on costed medicare drug price issues and port security funding, with remarks from Boehner and Pallone and notes on first responders ad hoc funding.
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