Inflation Reduction Act
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The Postal Service is expanding plans for electric delivery vehicles in its future fleet, a strategy that puts the agency ahead of the Biden administration’s net-zero emissions goals across the federal government.
December 20, 2022 -
Environmental Protection Agency employees, implementing major climate and green government legislation championed by the Biden administration, are calling for higher wages and more opportunities for promotions.
December 09, 2022 -
In today's Federal Newscast: Small businesses get some inflation relief from the SBA. Federal first responders, with on-the-job injuries, may soon get better retirement benefits. And federal prosecutors have filed charges following a gun battle that killed a CBP officer.
November 21, 2022 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the IRS just might have someone to answer your call next tax season.
October 28, 2022 -
IRS surge team employees will need to continue their work cutting down the agency's pandemic-era backlog of tax returns through the end of the year, but are getting a $1,000 onetime bonus for their efforts.
October 05, 2022 -
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen outlined “bold commitments” the IRS will make over the next six months to build out its workforce and upgrade its IT capabilities.
September 15, 2022 -
In today's Federal Newscast: Inflation-weary defense contractors get a break from firm, fixed-price contracts. In a recent GAO Report, one conclusion is that the Defense Department can do a better job of utilizing commercial satellites. And the Army wants to modify and accelerate the selection process for new commanders.
September 08, 2022 -
The latest tax and spending bill provides nearly $80 billion for the IRS. But that's over 10 years, more than half the money is designated for enforcement. But there's also a few billion for what the bill calls taxpayer services.
August 29, 2022 -
Services contractors look at an executive order on new contractors keeping the employees of the displaced incumbent, project labor agreements on major construction
August 23, 2022 -
Also in today's Federal Newscast, Congress is going after sexual misconduct in Junior ROTC programs.
August 17, 2022 -
Also in today's Federal Newscast, the Marine Mammal Commission has its ethics called into question, and GAO is concerned the Navy is trying to impede Congressional oversight.
August 09, 2022 -
The Inflation Reduction Act would give the Postal Service $1.29 billion to purchase electric vehicles, and $975 million to GSA to support emerging sustainable technologies.
August 09, 2022