(9/29/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Postal Regulatory Commission remains at full strength, as it implements its 10-year reform plan. The Department of Homeland Security plans to develop a special hiring system for cybersecurity positions. And OPM…
September 29, 2023
(9/28/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Homeland Security Committee Republicans want to block funding for a new panel of intelligence advisers that includes Clapper and Brennan. OMB updates FAQs that help agencies prepare for government shutdowns. And will a…
September 28, 2023
(9/27/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The leaders in the U.S. Senate have an agreement. Now what? Since 2020, IRS chatbots have assisted over 13 million American taxpayers. And the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign is ready…
September 27, 2023
(9/26/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: USPS wanted to break even this fiscal year. Instead, it has lost nearly $7 billion. The CIO-SP4 governmentwide acquisition contract might finally be in the home stretch. And OMB…
September 26, 2023
(9/25/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Half the time, GAO says, America’s 450 F-35 fighters are grounded because of maintenance issues. GSA again extends the due date for bids for OASIS+. And the VA is taking back…
September 25, 2023
(9/22/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A State Department contractor has been arrested for allegedly sharing classified information with a foreign government. Cisco Systems is buying cybersecurity and data firm Splunk for $28 billion, in a cash deal.…
September 22, 2023
(9/21/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: OMB Director Shalanda Young warns that a continuing resolution could discontinue hiring. CQ Brown gets the green light to replace Mark Milley. And the GSA IG says the water…
September 21, 2023
(9/20/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Two congressmen are raising concerns about child care for essential workers during a government shutdown. D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has introduced a bill to keep the D.C. court system…
September 20, 2023
(9/19/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: After three crashes, two of them deadly, the Marines halt aviation for two days. A DHS threat assessment warns of “likely” cyber attacks on America’s 2024 elections. And GAO has…
September 19, 2023
(9/18/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Homeland Security advisers are calling for technology investments that support remote work. A Congressional Investigation continues into potential COVID-19 record-keeping violations at NIH. And the IRS is in search of accountants for high-paying…
September 18, 2023
(9/15/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Low recruiting, but high retention, are putting a financial strain on the U.S. military. The Government Accountability Office estimates that 15% of COVID-19 unemployment relief money went to fraudsters.…
September 15, 2023
(9/14/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Defense Department has adjusted childcare fees to give military families a financial boost. The Veterans Affairs Department is ready to spruce up its delivery of digital services. And the Energy…
September 14, 2023
(9/13/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The alarm bells can be heard almost everywhere about the negative impacts of a government shutdown. The Labor Department’s spending on new technology has skyrocketed in recent years. And the first…
September 13, 2023
(9/12/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: OMB Director Shalanda Young says GOP budget proposals would “devastate the American people.” A DoD IG report says 20% of sexual assaults are mishandled by the military health care system.…
September 12, 2023
