HSGAC Ranking Member’s Seat In Jeopardy
Senator Heidi Heitkamp, the Democratic North Dakota Senator who won the Senate seat in a state that voted 63 percent in favor of Republican President Donald Trump, is facing a tough reelection battle.
Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act Becomes Law
On June 25, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (“WPCA”), which permanently reauthorized a “Whistleblower Protection Coordinator” at each federal agency’s respective Office of Inspector General.
House Bill Would Offer Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave
The Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2018 would “ensure that federal employees have access to up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child,” writes Jessie Bur of Federal Times. The bill was introduced last week by Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA).
FMA’s Take on the Agency Reorganization Proposals
It has been two weeks since the administration formally unveiled its long-awaited agency reorganization plan, called “Delivering Government Solutions in the 21st Century.” We at FMA have heard from many of our members and continue to analyze the merits for reform.
FREE Federal Benefits Guide
Over 9 million current and former Federal Employees and their families rely on some form of benefits from the Federal Government. With the quantity of rules and regulations surrounding these benefits, it’s imperative to have a firm understanding of how these policies can directly affect you.
Senate Wades Into Dispute At Department Of Veterans Affairs
The U.S. Senate last week voted unanimously – 96-0 – to tell the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that it does not have a right to block the VA Inspector General’s efforts to investigate “records related to VA’s new Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, which the department has refused to provide,” according to Government Executive.
How the Accountability Executive Order Affects You
The White House issued several executive orders on May 25, 2018 affecting the management of the federal workforce.
Summit the Supercomputer and the Future of Federal Technology
On the June 15th episode of FedTalk on Federal News Radio, host Ben Carnes was joined by Dr. Jeff Nichols for the first half of the program.
Two MSPB Cases on Appeal Rights Overruled
In two companion cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States Postal Service employees challenged MSPB dismissals, for lack of jurisdiction, of their removal appeals.
Four Democratic Senators Request IG Review Of VA Accountability Act Implementation
Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) have sent a letter to the Inspector General at the Department of Veterans Affairs, asking that the IG look into how the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act has been implemented, according to an exclusive written by Nicole Ogrysko of Federal News Radio.
Five States Vote On House Seats Today
With five states holding elections today, the U.S. House of Representatives could look a bit different by the day’s end.
Right-Leaning Americans For Prosperity Runs Ads In Support Of Four Democratic Senators
Roll Call’s Simone Pathe highlighted an “unusual move” by the right-leaning organization Americans for Prosperity (AFP), which late last week launched a series of digital ads in support of Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, who faces a re-election challenge from Republican state representative Kevin Cramer.
Congress, White House Address Official Time
In recent weeks, Congress has increasingly begun asking questions about the use of official time within federal agencies, as noted by Federal News Radio’s Nicole Ogrysko.
An Unlikely Alliance is Beginning to Form Behind the Federal Workforce
This article went to print hours before the administration signed three executive orders into law significantly curbing rights for federal workers.
WAEPA Now Offers a 'Living Benefit' to Help Pay for High Costs of Chronic Illness
If you know anyone who's suffered from a long-term illness, you know how difficult it can be. Lost income, paying for living expenses, and additional costs of care can quickly overwhelm you.
Catch Up With The United States Digital Service and Dcode
On the May 18th FedTalk, host Ben Carnes was joined by Megan Vorland, Director of Programs at dCode, and Nicholas Holtz from the United States Digital Service’s Veterans Affairs team, which recently won an award for its innovative digital solutions.
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Dissolves En Banc Court in Case Amid Jurisdiction Dispute
On October 13, 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted a petition for rehearing en banc filed by the Department of Defense, and vacated the court’s panel opinion in Federal Education Association-Stateside Region v. Department of Defense. 841 F.3d 1362 (Fed. Cir. 2016).
House Conducts Hearing On PMA’s Federal Workforce Modernization
Late last week, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (OGR) held a hearing on federal workforce issues entitled, Workforce for the 21st Century: Analyzing the President’s Management Agenda.