Management
McCarthy Wants Biden 'On the Clock' to Negotiate Over the Debt Ceiling
The House speaker says he wants to avoid brinksmanship, but is refusing the White House's request for a clean debt limit increase and calling for dramatic spending cuts.
Oversight
Veterans Affairs Committee Dems Offer Bills to Streamline VA Operations
The two proposals would seek to consolidate business functions at the agency and independently verify and validate IT modernization efforts.
Oversight
Denver Airport CEO Withdraws as FAA Nominee after Opposition by U.S. Senate GOP
Republicans, especially U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, that oversaw Phil Washington’s nomination criticized him for lack of aviation experience
Tech
Planned Login-dot-gov Deployment at IRS is Postponed
The decision comes after concerns about implementing the sign-on service during tax season.
Workforce
Improved Fertility Coverage from FEHB Plans Is Coming
Kevin Moss joins the podcast to discuss what's in the recent Office of Personnel Management annual carrier call letter.
Management
Presidential Hopefuls Are Considering These 5 Practical Factors before Launching Their 2024 Campaigns
Senators, governors, representatives and past presidents have to weigh multiple factors before declaring their 2024 run for president. Campaign financing is one of them.
Management
USPS Is Losing a Lot More Money in 2023 Than It Expected
The Postal Service has gotten rising costs under control, but mail volume losses are accelerating.
Oversight
Empowering a Small Federal Office Could Help Reform the Records Classification System
The office within the National Archives and Records Administration has seen a decline in resources over the years that its former director would like reversed.
Management
Consumer Product Safety Commission Failed to Complete Mandated Future of Work Plan, Report Says
The agency tasked with preventing unreasonable risks of injury and death from consumer products has not yet completed a required plan that considers post-pandemic office reentry and property management strategies, according to an inspector general's report.
Oversight
Coach, Cop and Fire Warden: Financial Overseers Wear a Lot of Hats
Tom Shoop joins the podcast to discuss federal financial oversight.
Oversight
Democratic Report on U.S. Debt Default Predicts Disrupted Benefits for Seniors, Veterans
The report says that Treasury would only be able to pay debts using existing funds and incoming revenue in the event of a default.
Oversight
A Bipartisan Bill Looks to Better Prevent Mishandling of Classified Documents
“This legislation will discourage sloppiness during transition periods, safeguard our national security, and keep Americans safe,” said Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill.
Pay & Benefits
VA Will No Longer Use Its Marquee Civil Service Reform Law to Punish Employees
The Biden administration unwinds a key Trump legislative victory, citing a series of setbacks the law has endured.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Researchers Allege COVID Vaccination Data Woes
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
The Federal Employee COVID Vaccine Mandate Remains Blocked, After Appeals Court Ruling
Court says the president overstepped in mandating "private, irreversible medical decisions."
Defense
New Federal Website Offers Grants Info and Research to Counter Domestic Terrorism
The Homeland Security Department hopes a new website will serve as a one-stop shop for visitors aiming to prevent targeted violence and domestic terrorism with a slew of local and national federal resources.
Oversight
Moderna Plan to Hike COVID Vaccine Price to $130 a Dose Rebuked at U.S. Senate Hearing
Senators criticized decision, noting federal government invested nearly $2 billion in Moderna’s development of vaccine
News
Raise the Debt Ceiling or Issue a $1 Trillion Coin?
As “extraordinary measures” are deployed to stop the U.S. from defaulting on its debt, some think minting a $1 trillion coin might be the fix.
Workforce
The Federal Government Paid Out Nearly $70 Million From Discrimination Cases in 2020
A majority of the 14,000 cases filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by federal workers alleged retaliation.
Pay & Benefits
No, Your Retirement Investments Aren’t Insured
Planning for your post-work future involves managing risk.
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