As we noted late last year, Rep. William “Bill” Shuster (R-Pa.) has replaced Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) as chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee—the body that provides oversight for public buildings issues—in the 113th Congress.…
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2012: Government Real Estate Year In Review
If you think the world of government real estate is a staid and boring place, think again. There is a lot going on: big transactions, important policy and outright scandal. 2012 was no exception. We published…
Shuster Will Chair House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
As we predicted earlier this month, Rep. William “Bill” Shuster (R-Pa.) will replace Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) as chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee—the body that provides oversight for public buildings issues—in the 113th Congress. Mica,…
It’s Deja Vu All Over Again
Election 2012 is, mercifully, behind us. President Obama’s term is renewed, albeit by a fairly narrow majority of the popular vote. Most Representatives and Senators are also back for another term and though some seats changed…
Looking Ahead to the 113th Congress: Rep. Bill Shuster
With the election upon us, we have begun to take a look at a few of the people we expect to take on new leadership roles in the 113th Congress. Today, we focus on Representative William…
What You Should Know About the Public Buildings Reform Act
The relationship between the 112th Congress and GSA is not particularly cozy. The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman, John Mica (R-FL), has sparred with GSA over efforts to relocate…
A Look at Two Workforce Reduction Bills
With the November election approaching, the topic of federal workforce reduction looms ever larger. The Republicans unveiled their Platform last Tuesday night (August 28th) and in it asserted their desire to reduce the federal payroll by…
The Road to 11/6: Mica Wins Heated Primary Race
Rep. John Mica will surely be back to serve in the 113th Congress. Today he soundly defeated Republican challenger Sandy Adams to win the primary election in Florida’s 7th District. This victory was hard-fought because Mica…
July Heat in Washington
This July is on pace to be not only the hottest month in U.S. history but also the hottest month in the ever-simmering feud between GSA and the House committee that oversees that agency. Perhaps it…
Two Approaches to Property Dispositions
Congress has been busy this year working on bills meant to pave the way for the disposition of thousands of unneeded or underutilized properties. This is one of those rare instances where the Republican House and…