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The Biden administration has far less turnover than Trump. Does that impact agency performance?
The stability of Biden's cabinet and sub-cabinet is a marked departure from his predecessor.
Management
Senate approves bills to boost oversight and security for federal buildings
Lawmakers look to spur action after agencies have ignored most recommendations to make their buildings safer.
Oversight
FDA clinical inspections are plummeting due to staffing issues
Employees are also concerned some of their inspection findings are being ignored.
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Senate misses deadline but averts shutdown after passing $1.2T funding package
Appropriations technically expired but shutdown procedures never commenced, with all agencies now funded through September.
Management
Here are the 9 biggest agency and program reforms in the final FY24 spending package
Lawmakers have until the end of the day Friday to move the second "minibus" of the fiscal year to avoid a shutdown.
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Oversight
Key senator calls for pause to DeJoy’s changes at USPS
The Postal Service is not being transparent with Congress about its reform efforts, committee chairman says. USPS disputes the claim.
Workforce
VA to shed 10,000 employees at underutilized facilities in FY25
The department plans to use attrition only and focus on staff in supervisory and administrative roles.
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Congress, White House lock in a funding deal but face a tight timeline to avert shutdown
Appropriators are racing to finalize the text of the six-bill package.
Workforce
More than 600K federal employees are facing furloughs this week
Congress and the White House are still negotiating over a funding plan as they face a partial shutdown deadline on Friday.
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Oversight
House GOP launches investigation into DOJ's immigration judge 'gag order'
Top lawmakers say the Biden administration is inhibiting free speech and circumscribing congressional oversight.
Workforce
Applications for revenue-generating IRS jobs are ‘far below’ agency goals
The tax agency is facing major hurdles with its big ambitions for hiring to slash uncollected taxes.
Management
VA aims to house 41,000 homeless veterans in 2024
The goal is slightly reduced from the total it achieved in 2023, when the department set an all-time record.
Workforce
Lawmakers debate the role of an overworked and under-resourced FEMA
Despite some hiring success, FEMA is taking on more tasks while operating at 65% capacity.
Workforce
These agencies would make the biggest workforce gains in Biden's scaled back 2025 budget
Several agencies have particularly ambitious growth plans, while some are surprisingly seeking cuts.
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The 9 most significant agency and program reforms in Biden's budget
See how the president is prioritizing his proposed budget increases at nearly every agency in government.
Management
Congress averts shutdown, locks in some agency cuts as Senate backs funding package
Lawmakers now face a March 22 shutdown deadline for the rest of government.
Management
Key federal workforce agencies get confirmed leaders
Biden finally has confirmed heads at the primary civil service enforcement agencies.
Management
2 days before a shutdown, House sends $460B spending package to Senate
The measure, which would require small spending cuts at many agencies, heads to the Senate.
Workforce
DOJ issues 'gag order' on immigration judges
Biden administration says the union representing the judges can no longer speak publicly without agency sign off.
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