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To Stop Attacks, Lawmakers Call for Kinder Rhetoric Toward Feds
"Anti-government rhetoric dehumanizes government employees, period," one congressman says.
Workforce
Federal Court Denies Government's Appeal Seeking to Kill OPM Hack Lawsuit
With standing established, lower court will now have to hear the case on its merits.
Workforce
With Employees Facing Attacks and Murder Attempts, Land Agencies Say They’re Ill-Equipped to Enhance Security
Safety at land management agencies is hampered by law enforcement staffing decreases and border deployments, auditors find.
Management
After Falling 'Badly Behind Schedule,' Senate to Begin Moving Spending Bills Next Week
House and Senate must still strike an agreement to avoid a November shutdown.
Management
House Panel Advances Bipartisan Bill to Protect Federal Scientists From Undue Political Influence
Career employees working in science would enjoy an array of new rights under the bill.
Workforce
Mulvaney's Message to Career Feds Facing Political Interference: 'Get Over It'
Acting White House chief of staff faults "career bureaucrats" for seeking to undermine President Trump.
Management
U.S. Postal Service Chief to Step Down
Outgoing postmaster general led the agency during "very challenging circumstances."
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Dozens of Lawmakers to Ask DOJ to Reverse Course on Immigration Judge Union Decertification
The judges have filed an unfair labor practice over the Justice Department's efforts to strip them of their collective bargaining rights.
Workforce
'The Worst Period of My Life': Career Fed Reflects on Being Caught Between Congressional and Agency Demands
"I don't envy them," former official says of current employees in the middle of the Trump administration's standoff with Congress.
Management
Top Commerce Officials Played Key Role in Drafting Hurricane Statement Supporting Trump, NOAA Chief Says
The White House chief of staff was also involved, the administrator told Congress.
Management
Trump Signs Order Requiring Agencies to Offset Some New Spending
Researchers have suggested the Bush-era policy could hurt program management.
Management
Trump Signs Orders to Restrict 'Unaccountable Bureaucrats' From Creating 'Backdoor Regulations'
Federal employees are "imposing their private agenda on our citizens," Trump says.
Pay & Benefits
White House Official Said Feds Don't Care About Pay, HR Officials Disagreed
"Nothing says thank you like cash," one agency leader says.
Workforce
How Trump's Defiance of Impeachment Probe Could Leave Federal Employees Criminally Liable
As White House pledges no cooperation, experts say employees have options to remain on a legal path.
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With Go Ahead from OPM, Agencies Press Forward With Efforts to Cripple Federal Unions
Unions likely to face evictions, severe restrictions on official time.
Management
Trump’s Undermining of Federal Scientists Signals Need for Systemic Overhaul, Bipartisan Group Says
Career federal scientists are increasingly prohibited from doing their jobs freely, report finds, imperiling U.S. democracy.
Pay & Benefits
Warren Promises to Pay Federal Employees During Shutdowns If She Becomes President
Democratic candidate's plan also calls for reversing President Trump’s executive orders "attacking" the federal workforce.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Will Pay 5.6% More Toward Health Care Premiums Next Year
OPM adds two nationwide options under a new type of health insurance plan.
Management
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Is the Federal Government's Least Popular Agency
Survey also finds a slightly higher percentage of Americans prefer a smaller government with fewer services than a big government.
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