Political Quotes

“today I rise in support of a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Executive Boards. Federal Executive Boards were established on November 10, 1961, by President John F. Kennedy through a presidential directive to strengthen the coordination of government activities outside of Washington, DC. Today, there are 28 Federal Executive Boards across the country, where more than 80 percent of all Federal employees work. Federal Executive Boards have improved the efficiency of Federal government activities and leveraged resources. According to the Federal Executive Board Annual Report, in Fiscal Year 2010, Federal Executive Boards saved the Federal government an estimated total of nearly $33 million. Federal Executive Boards coordinated Alternative Dispute Resolution services by providing mediators to agencies at low or no cost, which saved the Federal government more than $25.2 million. Furthermore, Federal Executive Boards provided training to more than 28,000 employees and saved the Federal government $7.7 million in training costs by providing instructors and conference space to deliver group training sessions, which reduced travel and lodging expenditures. As we commemorate this anniversary, it is fitting to recognize the contributions of Federal Executive Boards on our communities nationwide.…”