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IRS Hiring Surge, USPS Electric Vehicle Funding and Other Takeaways From the Democrats' New Agreement
Many agencies across government would see a funding surge under an agreement struck on Wednesday by Democratic senators.
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A Bipartisan Bill Aims to Create One Disaster Recovery Assistance Application
Simplifying the application process would remove the burden on disaster survivors seeking federal assistance in the wake of hurricanes, floods, wildfires and more, lawmakers say.
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Monkeypox is Straining an Already Overstretched Public Health System
Tests, vaccines and anti-viral treatments all have been in short supply.
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How Polio Crept Back Into the U.S.
U.S. public health agencies generally don’t test wastewater for signs of polio. That may have given the virus time to circulate silently before it paralyzed a New York man.
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Small Business Contract Awards Hit Record $154B
But fewer of those companies are entering the federal market or competing for the work, the Small Business Administration says.
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Medicinal Marijuana Research at Agencies Gets A Boost from Bipartisan Bill
The measure is likely to sail through the Senate and could give federal physicians more latitude in discussing medical cannabis with their patients.
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The Forest Service Announces an Emergency Plan to Save Giant Sequoias
In the past two years, nearly 20 percent of the iconic trees have been destroyed by wildfire.
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Let Feds Have Their Meat and Veggies Too, Lawmakers Tell Biden
The government should set an example by making sure healthier and more sustainable entrees are available at its facilities, House members say.
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The State Department’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer Says ‘This Time is Different’
Amb. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley joined the U.S. Agency for International Development’s chief diversity officer, and the two testified about their work before a Senate committee on Tuesday.
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To Prevent Another 'Sharpiegate,' House to Vote on Elevating Protections for Career Scientists at NOAA
An infamous incident under President Trump prompts lawmakers to look to better shield experts at NOAA from political interference.
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The Federal Government Plans to ‘Step Up Our Work’ on Monkeypox After WHO Declaration
The Biden administration has faced pressure from lawmakers and others to do more on the outbreak.
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American Public Health Institutions Need to Rebuild Public Trust, University of Idaho Research Finds
Throughout the pandemic, many have spread false and misleading information about coronavirus vaccines and treatments.
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Jan. 6 Panel: Trump ‘Chose not to Act’ as the U.S. Capitol Underwent Attack
The former president ignored White House staff and advisers who urged the him to call off the riot.
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Coronavirus Roundup: White House Promises Transparency Around Biden’s COVID Diagnosis
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
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VA Vows to Modernize Its Health Care Network Even After Congress Moves to Defund Its Overhaul Plan
Secretary says the department will not start from scratch as it makes decisions on the future of its health care system, but instead will update data lawmakers criticized as flawed.
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A New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Reform the Presidential Transition Process
The bill addresses issues raised during the highly unprecedented 2021 presidential transition.
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OMB Unpauses Its Plan to Rethink the Federal Property Footprint
Agencies have a December deadline for developing real property capital plans. The administration wants them to think about how their property needs might change after COVID-19.
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VA Is 'Closely Watching' the Fate of Abortion Access as It Weighs Offering the Service
The leader of the largest hospital network in the country says he has the authority to change the department's policy.
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The Attorney General's Extension Of His Predecessor’s Elections Investigations Policy Sparks Debate Over Its Merits
Then-Attorney General William Barr issued the initial policy in February 2020.
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USPS Ramps Up Electric Vehicles to Half of Its Initial Contract Order
With a new network and cash windfall, the Postal Service is going more electric—including with off-the-shelf options.
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