The House and Senate are coming back to the Hill after a two-week spring hiatus.
In today's Federal Newscast: The President's new federal telework guidance elicits backlash from House Republicans. The Postal Service inspector general’s office and the IRS are teaming up to stop tax-refund fraud. And the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires agencies to provide more accommodations.
The Green Beret Foundation, which provides U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers with ongoing support, has a new president and chief executive officer. This won't be Charlie Iacono's first role in a position to help servicemembers and veterans, as he formerly held a senior position with the United Service Organizations.
In today's Federal Newscast: The False Claims Act brings the Justice Department $3 million from software giant Adobe. The Government Publishing Office makes some high-tech moves to make passports more secure. And with a slight survey-score decrease, the National Science Foundation is still one of the "Best Places to Work."
It took more than five years. But now the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and First Executive Vice President of AFGE National VA Council have a tentative new master collective bargaining agreement.
Shared funding. More digital services. More fluid workforce models.
Some 10,000 federal employees working in Europe will soon be eligible for the American Federation of Government Employees. AFGE has launched a new local, as it expands coverage.
In today's Federal Newscast: The FAA is conducting a pilot program that does not include a human pilot. The Defense Department wants to know what creates risk factors for military families. And a much-needed fix is coming to the SAM.gov platform.