Oversight
Senate Democrats Back FAA Nominee, Despite GOP Objections at Confirmation Hearing
Committee’s confirmation hearing for Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport, came more than seven months after Biden first nominated him
Oversight
Federal, State Officials Weigh Plans to Increase Rail Safety
The Rail Safety Act was mentioned as part of a plan to prevent further disasters in Ohio and nationwide.
Management
ICE, Prison Targeted Immigrants Seeking Medical Care, Complaint Says
The complain alleges that staff at two facilities in Nevada have engaged in retaliatory transfers and medical abuse, including refusing to treat “a severe case of trench foot" for one detainee.
Defense
Why Combat Veterans Are Turning to Oxygen Therapy for PTSD
The unapproved and, to some, unproven treatment is attracting many PTSD patients for whom other treatments have failed.
Workforce
The 'People Who Make Government Go' Are Affected by the Vacancies Act
Employment attorney Dan Meyer joins the podcast to discuss acting leadership at agencies and how it affects policy.
Nextgov
New National Cyber Strategy Asks 'More' from Industry and Government
The new National Cyber Security Strategy focuses on more international partnerships, enhanced baseline regulations and stronger cyberthreat policing.
Oversight
President Biden Issues a Sweeping Anti-COVID Fraud Proposal
One piece would be to give law enforcement and oversight agencies more time and resources to go after fraudsters.
Management
Biden Promises the 'Heroes' at the Homeland Security Dept. More Resources in the Upcoming Budget
The president addressed the department's workforce on its 20th anniversary.
Workforce
DeSantis Endorses Schedule F Ahead of Possible Presidential Run
The Florida governor, widely expected to run for president in 2024, called for “cleaning out” science agencies like the CDC, NIH and FDA.
Tech
The White House Will Officially Ban TikTok From Government Devices Within 30 Days
New guidance from the Office of Management and Budget finalizes a congressional push to ban the popular Chinese social networking app from all government devices amid privacy and security concerns.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Portfolios Backslide in February
After a strong start to the year, most of the funds in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program lost ground.
Tech
U.S. Marshals Service Hacked in ‘Major Incident’
This is the second time the agency has been hacked in recent years, adding to a growing number of agencies that have experienced cybersecurity incidents.
Pay & Benefits
Federally Employed Women Closes Black History Month Pressing for More Progress
The group can point to more than a half-century of advocacy, but leaders say equity and inclusion efforts remain critical.
Oversight
The Ohio Train Crash Happened While The Hazardous Material Regulatory Agency Had No Permanent Leader
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the derailment and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, which has no nominee to lead it.
Management
Archivist Nominee Pledges to Address a Backlog That Stands in the Way of Veterans Getting Benefits
“Of utmost importance to me” is reducing the pandemic-induced pileup of records requests, Colleen Shogan told lawmakers in her second nomination hearing.
Workforce
Feds Would Face New Hatch Act Restrictions on Their Interactions With Private Companies Under a Committee-Backed Bill
Republicans say the measure would prevent government censorship, despite testimony that social media companies acted without federal coercion.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Recordkeeper Says Things Are Getting Much Better, After a Rocky Transition
Officials from Accenture Federal Services committed Tuesday to working continuously to boost customer satisfaction.
Management
30 Years Later, Waco Siege Still Resonates – Especially among Anti-Government Extremists
Waco has been used as a rallying cry for decades, two scholars of domestic extremism explain.
Oversight
The Spoils System Still Threatens the Civil Service
Donald F. Kettl and Daniel Chenok join the podcast to discuss merit systems and modernization.
Workforce
Federal Pay and Benefits Won’t Be Used as a Bargaining Chip in Debt Ceiling Talks, If NTEU Has Any Say
National Treasury Employees Union National President Tony Reardon said his union is prepared to push for better pay and benefits, as well as to protect federal workers from attacks to their rights and workplace flexibilities.
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