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Congress
Republicans preview push to block forthcoming IRS funding
The strategy could result in a new shutdown threat.
People
Biden taps federal management guru to lead IRS
Nominee previously led the tax agency and has ideas on implementing its unprecedented cash infusion.
Workforce
Some agencies aren't fulfilling Biden's promise to give feds time off to vote
Agencies are exploiting loopholes or issuing restrictive policies, confounding staff.
Congress
Two Democrats spell 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.
Workforce
A judge has finalized the $63M OPM hack settlement. Feds now have two months to sign up for damages.
So far, more than 19,000 data breach victims are seeking payouts of up to $10,000.
Workforce
The largest law enforcement agency in the nation pledges to hire a lot more women
The agency has a long way to go to fulfill its new commitment.
Congress
House passes 10-week spending bill, averting the threat of a government shutdown for now
The measure now heads to Biden's desk, who is expected to sign it before the midnight deadline.
Congress
Senate reaches a deal to avoid a shutdown, punts threat for 10 weeks
Lawmakers agree to drop controversial provisions, set up new deadline for lame duck Congress.
Congress
Federal agencies are ignoring most building safety concerns flagged by DHS
Lawmakers raise concerns about the non-compliance in light of the recent uptick in threats against feds.
Congress
Lawmakers are setting a tight schedule to avoid a government shutdown
Senate Democrats plan to unveil a bill Wednesday, but will hold off on a vote in an effort to rally support for it.
Workforce
Thousands of FDA employees could face furloughs or RIFs if Congress doesn't act soon
Congressional inaction would leave FDA's drug and biologics evaluation with limited capacity to function.
Workforce
'Stay vigilant:' Agencies issue warnings, take new steps to combat wave of threats against feds
The Biden administration is looking to protect feds as anti-government rhetoric heats up.
Workforce
The Biden administration ends COVID-19 testing aimed at unvaccinated workers
Employees will soon face the same safety protocols regardless of vaccination status.
Workforce
Key agencies are shedding the exact employees they need to spend new infrastructure dollars
Watchdogs caution agencies could face critical staffing shortages that could impact implementation of Biden's signature infrastructure law.
Workforce
Republicans are pushing back on the Biden administration's infrastructure-fueled hiring spree
Agency officials should share more details on a new corps of clean energy workers, lawmakers say.
Workforce
If Trump Is reelected, his aides are planning to purge the civil service
Officials are looking to revive a controversial order issued in Trump's waning days and have already identified 50,000 federal positions to target.
Acquisition
Bipartisan group seeks to limit who federal agencies can contract with
Organizations involved with certain adversarial nations creates conflicts of interest, the senators say.
Workforce
Enforcement of Biden's federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate is delayed—again
A federal appeals court will rehear the case this fall in front of its full panel of its judges.
Workforce
Feds' vaccine mandate enforcement could be days away, but agencies are not yet prepping
The clock is ticking on a federal court to either hear another appeal on Biden's mandate or allow the administration to resume suspensions and firings.
Workforce