Employee Policy
The Biden admin. wants to expand broadband and job access for women, people of color
The government is investing $65 billion into expansion programs, including nearly two-thirds of that spending directed to equity efforts.
Employee Policy
Sens. Feinstein and Kaine: Congress must act to protect federal workers
The legislators argue that Congress needs to pass legislation that would prevent future presidents from replacing career, nonpartisan federal employees with political appointees.
Benefits
Education Dept. issues more rules to simplify Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Rules set to take effect next July expand which past loan repayments will apply for the program as well as simplify the employment certification process for some applicants.
Workforce
VA Employees Launch a 'Rate My Professors' for Federal Supervisors
The new site will allow employees to anonymously review their bosses.
Management
Feds to Colorado River States: Reduce Water Usage, or We Will Do It for You
The Interior Department outlined a path for unilateral cuts last week, upping the pressure on western states.
Employee Policy
Two Democrats have spelled out exactly how they want agencies to improve services
A pair of House lawmakers wants agencies to allow Americans to spend less time on the phone and filling out paperwork when dealing with government.
Tech
Enough With The Weak Passwords, Already
The most common passwords on the dark web are those users have been repeatedly warned away from. Can training help?
Management
Churches Are Breaking the Law by Endorsing in Elections, Experts Say. The IRS Looks the Other Way.
For nearly 70 years, federal law has barred churches from directly involving themselves in political campaigns, but the IRS has largely abdicated its enforcement responsibilities as churches have become more brazen about publicly backing candidates.
Workforce
Poll: Federal Employees Slightly Prefer Democrats in Upcoming Midterms
President Biden's approval rating is slightly underwater among civil servants.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Student Loan Forgiveness and Customer Service
Georgetown University’s Pamela Herd and Donald Moynihan join the podcast to discuss the lack of administrative burdens in the new Education Department application.
Defense
‘I Can Go Anywhere’: How Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD
The PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act means more veterans with symptoms of traumatic stress can get specially trained service dogs.
Oversight
Man Who Attacked Speaker Pelosi’s Husband Wanted to Break ‘Her Kneecaps,’ Justice Department Says
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s complaint and affidavit into the alleged crime revealed new insight into the attack that took place in the early morning hours Friday.
Management
Two Democrats Have Spelled Out Exactly How They Want Agencies to Improve Services
A pair of House lawmakers wants agencies to allow Americans to spend less time on the phone and filling out paperwork when dealing with government.
Benefits
Employers: Growing concern about covering workers’ mental health needs
Nearly half of large employers say growing numbers of workers were using mental health services, in a KFF annual employer survey. Problem: About one-third also report their health plan’s network didn’t have enough behavioral health care providers get employees the timely care they need.
Employee Policy
EPA workers file suit over remote work policies
EPA employees in the agency's largest region allege their remote work requests have been unfairly denied.
Pay & Benefits
Education Department Issues More Rules to Simplify Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Rules set to take effect next July expand which past loan repayments will apply for the program as well as simplify the employment certification process for some applicants.
Employee Policy
It’s OK for the Acting Pentagon Watchdog to Remain in Place, A New Legal Opinion Says
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion differs from what the GAO found over the summer.
Employee Policy
IRS hires 4,000 customer service reps, citing Inflation Reduction Act
Hiring surge for enforcement personnel likely coming next.
Pay
Fed advocates and scholars are urging Congress to enact anti-Schedule F legislation
The window to pass a bill preventing presidents from unilaterally creating new job classifications will close at the end of the year—and good government and fed advocates warn of grave consequences for inaction.
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