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Steny Hoyer
House Passes Seven-Week Stopgap Spending Bill in Hopes of Avoiding October Shutdown
govexec.com - Eric Katz
The Senate must still pass the bill.
10 hours ago
Boeing
Air Force: Our New Tanker Should Be Ready for War in 3 or 4 Years
govexec.com - Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
A few big problems, and about 500 smaller ones, have put the Boeing-made plane about five years behind schedule.
10 hours ago
Whistleblowers
Whistleblower Exposed $1.34 Million in Army Losses
govexec.com - Courtney Bublé
The Office of Special Counsel said improper contracting practices were a factor.
11 hours ago
Paying Your Way to a Bigger Benefit
govexec.com - Tammy Flanagan
Service credit deposits can boost your retirement annuity. But the process requires patience.
11 hours ago
Senate Panel Advances Spending Bills Blocking OPM-GSA Merger, Allowing USDA Relocations
govexec.com - Erich Wagner
Democrats say that in conference committee they will endorse House-passed provisions blocking the relocation of science agencies to Kansas City and …
12 hours ago
Democrats
Democrats Promising Fall Border Battle
govexec.com - Zach C. Cohen and Casey Wooten, National Journal
Democratic leadership isn’t using a shutdown deadline next week to push for limits on President Trump’s top agenda item.
17 hours ago
Melania Trump
Play of the Day: A Hostage Negotiator For National Security Advisor
govexec.com - Ross Gianfortune
Robert O'Brien has an interesting past.
17 hours ago
Veterans
Higher Pay and Parental Leave Could Help VA Address Vacancies, Official Says
govexec.com - Eric Katz
Administration officials at multiple agencies acknowledge shortfalls in medical staffing.
1 day ago
Annuities
Pay Raise Battle Lines Drawn, Credit Rating Protection During Shutdowns and More
govexec.com - Erich Wagner
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
1 day ago
Annuities
Pay Raise Battle Lines Drawn, and More
govexec.com - Erich Wagner
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
1 day ago
Steve Bannon
Viewpoint: Robert O'Brien Should Have to Face Senate Confirmation
govexec.com - John Gans, The Atlantic
Requiring congressional approval would be good for Trump, good for his choice for national-security adviser, and good for the country.
1 day ago
Michael Horowitz
Inspector General Vacancies Continue to Jeopardize Oversight and Investigations
govexec.com - Courtney Bublé
Thirteen of 74 positions lack a permanent IG and some of the openings date back to Obama era, according to a watchdog.
1 day ago
National Security Advisor
Trump Names Robert O’Brien His 4th National Security Advisor
govexec.com - Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
A lawyer by trade, former Bush delegate at the UN, and campaign advisor to Mitt Romney and Scott Walker, O’Brien has been serving as special envoy …
1 day ago
Nudge in the City: Using Science to Improve Public Services
govexec.com - John Kamensky
Cutting-edge technology is nice, but sometimes just changing the size of a mailing envelope can determine whether a program is successful.
1 day ago
L.A. Wanted to Use This Building as a Shelter. Now Trump Does Too.
govexec.com - Kriston Capps, CityLab
Los Angeles homeless providers were rebuffed when they asked to use the Hawthorne Federal Building, which the White House is eyeing to relocate Skid …
1 day ago
New Mexico
Play of the Day: The President Rallies in New Mexico
govexec.com - Ross Gianfortune
Donald Trump tried to garner support with Hispanic voters in a state he lost in 2016 on Monday night.
1 day ago
Edward Snowden
Justice Department Charges Edward Snowden With Violating Non-Disclosure Agreements
govexec.com - Courtney Bublé
Prosecutors are seeking to prevent the former NSA contractor from profiting from his unauthorized release of classified information.
2 days ago
OPM
Senate Appropriators Join House in Blocking OPM-GSA Merger
govexec.com - Erich Wagner
Senators go with Trump's latest proposal for a 2.6% civilian pay raise for 2020 but no locality increase, while the House has approved an average …
2 days ago
Agriculture
Senate Panel Would Not Block USDA Science Agency Relocations in Spending Bill
govexec.com - Erich Wagner
Democrats vow to continue to fight to stop the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture from moving to Kansas City …
2 days ago
Lockheed Martin
Extra-Long Sustainment Contracts Are Lockheed’s Latest Bid to Cut F-35 Costs
govexec.com - Marcus Weisgerber
The company is pitching the Pentagon on a five-year deal — with promises to keep 80 percent of the fleet mission-ready.
2 days ago
Former Immigration Judge Punished for Hatch Act Violations
govexec.com - Courtney Bublé
Merit Systems Protection Board imposes a $1,000 fine and 30-month debarment from federal service.
2 days ago
Employment
Agencies Paid Federal Employees $3.7 Billion Not to Work During Recent Shutdowns
govexec.com - Eric Katz
One department lost 90 employees during the most recent lapse, while another slashed hiring by nearly 40%.
2 days ago
Fraud
The Insidious Threat of Pay to Play
govexec.com - Linda Miller
The government contracting world is deeply vulnerable to fraud, says a former federal investigator.
2 days ago
Military
The Air Force Will Start Work on Flying Cars This Fall
govexec.com - Patrick Tucker, Defense One
It’s about replacing the V-22, eventually. But it’s also about finding new ways to harness commercial innovation.
2 days ago
Saudi Arabia
Play of the Day: The Potential American Response to Attacks On Saudi Oil
govexec.com - Ross Gianfortune
President Donald Trump tweeted about conferring with the Saudis about potential reprisals.
2 days ago
TSP: Thousands Already Making Use of New Withdrawal System
govexec.com - Erich Wagner
The board that governs the 401(k)-style retirement savings program authorized a 6.9% budget increase for the agency Monday.
3 days ago
OPM
OPM Moves to Implement Parts of Trump Order Easing Firing of Feds
govexec.com - Erich Wagner
Proposed rules would remind managers when new hires are approaching the end of probationary periods and streamline firing procedures.
3 days ago
SpaceX
SpaceX Missed Some Urgent Emails About a Satellite Standoff
govexec.com - Marina Koren
Stopping collisions in space starts with good communication.
3 days ago
Brett Kavanaugh
Justice Department Awards Kavanaugh Team One of Its Highest Honors
govexec.com
The Justice Department is giving its second-highest award for employee performance to the attorneys involved in Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the …
3 days ago
8 Ideas to Help You Regain Control at Work
govexec.com - Art Petty
It’s great to be busy, but excessive busyness comes from a flawed approach to your situation.
3 days ago

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Dozens of Senators From Both Parties Push Measure to Block Trump's USPS Privatization Plan
govexec.com - Eric Katz
Sep 19, 2018