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Jeff Neal

Commentary

Burrowing in is a recurring problem. Here's how to fix it

The Biden administration could make it happen now for their own appointees, but that would not prevent a future president from reversing the policy. That’s why Congress should act.

Workforce

Burrowing in? Get permission from us first, OPM says

Commentary

Let’s talk about burrowing in

Agency Oversight

Lawmakers ask for GAO's help to identify 'burrowing' over last 4 years

People

Senators raise concerns with VA transition activities, personnel moves

Federal Newscast

Senate bill would make it harder for political appointees to become civil servants

Workforce

Agencies now need OPM permission for more kinds of political conversions

In this Feb. 8, 2018 photo, the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Red, blue or purple, in flyover country or along the U.S. coast, most Americans loathe the national legislature and think its members are listening to all the wrong people. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Congress

4 bills that could hitch a ride if Congress passes a budget omnibus later this month

Ron Johnson

Agency Oversight

Sen. Johnson seeks OSC review of 'burrowing' at CFPB

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Congress

Longer probationary periods will get another look in Congress this week

Jeff Neal

Commentary

Political Appointee Burrowing Prevention Act: Good idea or not?

Jeff Neal

Commentary

Should political appointees be barred from career jobs?

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Congress

6 federal workforce bills to watch this summer

Elizabeth Warren

Congress

Cummings, Warren ask for GAO study of 'chaotic' Trump transition

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Pay & Benefits

Leaving office during the transition? Your pay and benefits questions answered

OPM

Workforce

OPM addresses widespread 'burrowing in' concerns

Jason Chaffetz

Workforce

Congress presses agencies on 'burrowing in,' as Trump suggests he has solution

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Federal Newscast

16 charged with taking advantage of VA reimbursement program

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2015 file photo, The Capitol dome is seen on Capitol Hill. Its been like a long-delayed New Years resolution for the GOP. But 2016 will finally be the year congressional Republicans put legislation on President Barack Obamas desk repealing Obamacare. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Congress

3 things you may have missed from Congress this week

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Workforce

OPM to agencies: no 'burrowing in' to the next administration

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Congress

It’s time again to worry about the 'burrowing in' of political appointees, lawmakers say

Mike Causey

The Political Appointee Timebomb Curse

Budget

GAO finds limited burrowing during Bush years