Now we're talking... In a story reported by FCW.com, a senate bill (Under the bipartisan Telework Enhancement Act of 2007) introduced by Sens. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Mary Landrieu (D-La.) would require "agencies to designate a telework-managing officer, who would be responsible for implementing agency telework programs and serve as a liaison between employees and managers." I think the best part of the bill is it "would reverse current telework eligibility law, which states that employees are ineligible to telework unless deemed otherwise by their agencies. If passed, the legislation would make all federal workers eligible unless shown otherwise by their employer. "
As reported by GovExec.com "Stevens and Landrieu said the legislation was introduced because it would enhance efficiency, reduce traffic congestion and improve the lives of federal employees by allowing them to work from home on a full- or part-time basis." It's good to see more political support for telecommuting and it's even better to see it being supported by both sides. Maybe the Donkeys and Elephants can work together :)
