Employee Policy
Lawmakers spar over paid family and medical leave for feds
Lawmakers are sparring over a bill that would provide feds with paid family and medical leave, most recently in the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Spar Over Paid Family Leave for Feds
Democrats argue that the pandemic revealed the need for more expansive leave policies: Republicans dismissed the plan as an unnecessary “perk” for bureaucrats.
Pay & Benefits
Fighting for the Right to Your Benefits
Federal employees meet virtually with lawmakers to make their voices heard on compensation issues.
Nextgov
Pentagon Cyber Official: Digital Authoritarianism is a National Security Threat
Mieke Eoyang, deputy assistant defense secretary for cyber policy, said digital authoritarianism is one of the Pentagon's current challenges.
Workforce
A Functioning Federal Employee Appeals Board May Finally Be in Sight After Biden Names Second Nominee
MSPB hasn't had a quorum in more than four years, but Republicans may push for further delay until a member of their party is nominated.
Oversight
Watchdog: Federal Air Marshal Service Should Better Address COVID-19 Documentation and Testing
The agency did take steps to protect its workforce, GAO said.
Route Fifty
Biden: 'We Have a Deal' on $1.2T Infrastructure Plan
A bipartisan group of senators emerged from a meeting at the White House Thursday to announce they had secured an agreement to invest $1.2 trillion in the nation’s infrastructure over eight years.
Route Fifty
Bipartisan Group of Senators to Meet with Biden on ‘Breakthrough’ Infrastructure Agreement
Lawmakers announced Wednesday night they had reached an agreement on the framework of an infrastructure plan and will present the proposal to President Biden on Thursday.
Defense
Austin, Milley Push Back on Lawmakers’ ‘Critical Race Theory’ Accusations
Republicans ask why West Point cadets learn about ‘White Rage,’ in pointed exchanges with nation’s first Black defense secretary.
Workforce
Top Republican Calls for IG Investigations Into Feds’ Telework Productivity During Pandemic
An oversight subcommittee ranking member, Jody Hice, blasted the White House for seeking a permanent increase in federal remote work without first seeking more data about the impact on agency missions.
Workforce
Will the Government UFO Report Show We’re not Alone?
An astronomy expert breaks down what he expects from the government UFO report and whether humans are alone in the universe."
Workforce
GovExec Daily: A New OPM Director is Confirmed
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss Kiran Ahuja's confirmation vote and the future of the Office of Personnel Management.
Employee Policy
Biden nominates MSPB vice chair
The White House has tapped Raymond Limon. a senior HR official at Interior, to serve as vice chair at MSPB.
Nextgov
Senate Confirms Robin Carnahan to Lead GSA
She worked for the agency during the previous administration.
Workforce
FEMA Seeks More Staff as It Rests Beleaguered Employees Ahead of Busy Season
Federally run vaccination sites are closing and employees are returning from the border as hurricane and wildfire seasons loom.
Management
Biden Is Moving ‘Full Speed’ on Management Priorities Despite Key Vacancies
While several top management positions still await confirmed nominees, it hasn’t slowed the administration’s agenda, a senior White House official says.
Management
FBI Director Makes the Case for Increased Staffing
He touts the bureau’s low attrition rate and high number of applicants.
Pay & Benefits
House Set to Back 2.7% Pay Raise for Feds in 2022
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
FCC Advances Efforts to Remove Untrusted Chinese Equipment from US Market
The Commission has set a date to vote on its most recent order for companies to rip and replace Huawei, ZTE and other gear from their networks.
Defense