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After years of complaints, House committee considering changes to VA accountability office

Democrats and Republicans are united on the need for change at the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, but they don’t yet agree on how…

Veterans Affairs

Former HUD official faces punishment for Hatch Act violation during Trump administration

Federal Newscast

OSC: Election isn’t settled but feds can wear political attire again

Federal Newscast

So goes 2020: Post-Election Day Hatch Act guidance for feds is anything but simple

Workforce Rights/Governance

USDA Secretary in hot water for talking politics on a work trip

Federal Newscast

Many feds do care about the Hatch Act. But the law allows others to shrug it off.

Federal Report

Election season is busy season for Office of Special Counsel

The emergence of racial protests and the coming of a contentious election all have made work for the Office of Special Counsel.

Agency Oversight

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Pandemic fatigue setting in? You’ve got company

As telework gets old, leadership needs to remember the whole employee. That’s why some agencies are taking steps for the care and feeding of their employees’…

Federal Report

Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks during a briefing on counternarcotics operations at U.S. Southern Command, Friday, July 10, 2020, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Defense Sec. bans photographs being used when considering promotions

Federal Newscast

In today’s Federal Newscast, Defense Secretary Mark Esper bans photographs from being used in the process to promote officers and enlisted service members.

After years of complaints, House committee considering changes to VA accountability office

Former HUD official faces punishment for Hatch Act violation during Trump administration

OSC: Election isn’t settled but feds can wear political attire again

So goes 2020: Post-Election Day Hatch Act guidance for feds is anything but simple

USDA Secretary in hot water for talking politics on a work trip

Many feds do care about the Hatch Act. But the law allows others to shrug it off.

Official word: The Hatch Act does not apply to Trump and Pence

POGO: Existing whistleblower protections may not always protect policy dissent

Congressional regulators voice concerns about Postal Service delivery standards

Politics at work: Even if you can, it’s a bad idea

Court dismisses union lawsuit over OSC Hatch Act advice on impeachment

Election season is busy season for Office of Special Counsel

Pandemic fatigue setting in? You’ve got company

Defense Sec. bans photographs being used when considering promotions

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