Pay
Here’s the workforce provisions that did and didn’t make it into the final Defense policy bill
Did TSA employees get access to the General Schedule pay scale? No.
Employee Policy
Democrats threaten year-long stopgap measure, with spending talks stalled
Lawmakers concede a long-term CR would devastate agencies, though a bipartisan breakthrough to avoid a shutdown has proven elusive.
Workforce
Here’s the Workforce Provisions that Did and Didn’t Make It Into the Final Defense Policy Bill
Did TSA employees get access to the General Schedule pay scale? No.
Special Report
Defense
It’ll Be ‘Years’ Before the Pentagon Fully Implements Changes to Handling Sexual Assaults
Congress has directed several major changes to the way the military handles sexual assault. Officials say full implementation remains several years away.
Employee Policy
DOD finally has a permanent watchdog
“I shall continue to be true to the principle of nonpartisanship that is a hallmark of the IG system,” Robert Storch said during his confirmation hearing.
Oversight
Inspector General Reforms Could Be on the Horizon
The negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act contains language to protect IGs from political interference and help them do their jobs better.
Workforce
Lawmakers Left Anti-Schedule F Legislation Out of the Compromise Defense Policy Bill
Prospects for it look grim after it wasn’t included in the piece of must-pass legislation.
Special Report
Defense
After a Spike in Sexual Assaults on Troops, Is Real Change on the Way?
The 2023 defense policy bill will close a prosecutorial loophole that advocates say has been preventing justice for victims of rape, harassment, and other crimes.
Defense
Ending COVID-Vax Mandate Would Divide Troops into Two Classes, Navy Secretary Says
The military would consist of “those that can’t deploy and those that can deploy. And that creates all sorts of problems,” Carlos Del Toro told lawmakers.
Oversight
The Defense Department Finally Has a Permanent Watchdog
“I shall continue to be true to the principle of nonpartisanship that is a hallmark of the IG system,” Robert Storch said during his confirmation hearing.
Defense
Austin Urges Congress to Pass a Budget, Citing China Threat
But the secretary left inflation, supply chain, and worker woes out of his speech to the Reagan National Defense Forum.
Defense
GOP Senators Agitate for Vote To Repeal Vaccine Mandate
Sen. Paul said 20 senators have pledged to vote against moving the defense policy bill forward unless their amendment is brought to the floor.
Management
Biden’s Pick to Oversee Highways Moves Toward Confirmation
Shailen Bhatt previously led state transportation departments in Colorado and Delaware. He’d take the helm of an agency that has drawn flak from Republicans over infrastructure law guidance.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Calls to Eliminate Cabinet-Level Agencies Have a Long History
Tom Shoop joins the podcast to discuss his post about the moves to get rid of the Education Department.
Management
Social Security Warns Public of Declining Service if Congress Doesn’t Increase Funding
The agency that administers Americans’ retirement and disability benefits employed an unusual tactic in its effort to lobby lawmakers to approve President Biden’s proposed $14.8 billion budget for the Social Security Administration.
Defense
After Army Vet's Heroic Actions in a Gay Bar, GOP Lawmakers Release Anti-Woke Manifesto
As violence and threats rise against LGBTQ+ people, 10 senators join bill to roll back a Pentagon diversity-and-inclusion effort.
Employee Policy
Will the lame duck session prevent a government shutdown?
On our partner site podcast Eric Katz joins in, and discusses Congress and the CR expiring in a few weeks.
Tech
TikTok Is an 'Enormous Threat,' the Leader of the Senate Intelligence Committee Says
Sen. Warner said the U.S. regulators have a "huge mountain to climb" when it comes to reducing risks from the massively popular, China-owned social media app.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Will the Lame Duck Session Prevent a Government Shutdown?
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss Congress and the CR expiring in a few weeks.
Retirement