Federal Newscast
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In today's Federal Newscast: A policy change dramatically boosts workers' comp acceptance rates for federal firefighters with heart problems and certain cancers. The Veterans Benefits Administration continues its hiring spree to handle a record workload. And HUD's Inspector General has her sights set on environmental justice.
March 22, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: A southern Virginia Army base gets a name change on Friday. The IG says bad computer passwords are putting the FDIC at risk. And the National Security Agency hits an all-time high in hiring people with disabilities.
March 21, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: OPM gives agencies an extension to waive certain leave policies for essential federal workers. The Defense Department has started a new working group to implement its suicide prevention policies. And comments on a new shared services framework are due this week.
March 20, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The IRS Taxpayer Advocate wants more money budgeted for taxpayer service and IT modernization, and less for enforcement. The Biden Administration wants higher pay for federal firefighters. And the federal workforce is becoming slightly more diverse.
March 17, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) puts a hold on President Biden's pick to oversee VA benefits. The U.S. Access Board's 25-member governing board has new leadership. And, tweets aside, confirmation of POTUS pick for Archivist of the United States, is one step closer.
March 16, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The Veterans Affairs Department's Inspector General tells the Veterans Health Administration to strengthen background checks to avoid hiring disqualified people. The Navy wants a 4.5% budget increase next year, to $256 billion. And CISA is launching a new initiative to combat ransomware.
March 15, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: A union president, representing 150,000 federal workers, is hanging up the placards. The Army's first-ever civilian CIO has new private-sector gig, dealing with the public sector. And the Office of Personnel Management is processing retirement claims faster than a fax machine.
March 14, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: Sexual harassment is on the rise at the Naval and Air Force Academies. The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to hire nearly a half million new employees. And 'double back pay' gets double the rejection by a federal appeals court.
March 13, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is looking at a budget bump in the millions. The Technology Modernization Fund is in line for $200 million more in fiscal 2024. And the Agriculture Department goes in search of a better potato to make better chips.
March 10, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The data breach at DC Health Link was a big one. SAM.gov also had problems, but GSA says it was not a cyber attack. And OPM is teaching federal job applicants the art of the interview.
March 09, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: GAO promises more details about TSP's new website. Lawmakers look to ban agency use of Biometric Technology. And the Army's new advertising slogan is an old one.
March 08, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The Census Bureau didn't spend as much as once thought. Another bridge across the valley of death is being built for small-business contractors. And agencies are making progress on the President's Management Agenda.
March 07, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The EPA thinks the nation's drinking-water systems need better cyber hygiene. The Senate now has a companion bill that would repeal provisions that limit some feds' Social Security benefits. And the GSA is cleaning out its acquisition closet.
March 06, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: Reports from government employees of race, sex and age discrimination are on the decline. New legislation would create tax benefits for businesses that hire military spouses. And the Air Force liberalizes its tattoo policy.
March 03, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The Post Office has lost more than $2 billion this fiscal year. A new bill could bring changes to federal firefighters' retirement savings. And Homeland Security celebrates its 20th anniversary.
March 02, 2023