Management
Debt Ceiling Meeting Yields Little Progress, Though Biden and GOP Agree to Spending Talks
The House speaker has given the White House a two-week deadline to come up with a spending plan that would satiate his caucus and allow for a debt limit increase.
Oversight
Bipartisan Group Projects U.S. Default as Soon as Early June, Citing ‘Quite Low’ Cash Flows
Depending on how long a default lasted, a global recession could be triggered, new analysis finds
Oversight
U.S. Default Could Begin June 8 without Agreement, Top Economist Tells Congress
Congress has eight working days with both chambers in session before Memorial Day, and negotiations appear non-existent.
Management
Debt Ceiling Breach Could Occur as Soon as June 1, Treasury Warns
While they had hoped for more time, lawmakers have just a few weeks to avoid a catastrophic default.
Oversight
The Debt Ceiling Negotiations Begin Again
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss how the discussions will affect feds.
Tech
Accelerated FAA Modernization Will Suffer Under Stopgap Funding, Says Agency Head
A full year continuing resolution would hamper needed tech upgrades, according to the FAA's top official.
Management
House GOP Passes Debt Ceiling Bill That Puts Tens of Thousands of Federal Jobs At Risk
Biden vows to veto the measure that would avoid a default but is coupled with steep spending cuts.
Management
Agencies Would Suffer 'Egregious Harm' Under GOP Debt Ceiling Proposal, Federal Employee Union Says
House Republicans’ plan to raise the debt ceiling in conjunction with a 20% cut in discretionary spending would hurt public services, AFGE says.
Management
McCarthy Vows to Cut ‘Overgrown Bureaucracy’ in Opening Bid of Debt Ceiling Negotiations
Republicans will vote on a plan to restore tight budget caps on domestic federal agencies.
Management
FEMA Wants to Confront Growing Challenges With More Personnel
The Biden administration is expecting unique challenges this disaster season, and FEMA wants to do more with more.
Oversight
Social Security Trustees Predict Benefit Cuts in 2033 without Congressional Action
The projections say that, without action, Social Security would have enough money to pay about 77% of the total scheduled benefits.
Oversight
House Democratic Women Make a Case Against Cuts to Programs for Women and Families
Members of the House Democratic Women’s Caucus are ‘gearing up for really big fights’ over funding for women’s health as House Republicans plan to propose slashing many areas of federal spending.
Oversight
Experts See Economic Problems for U.S. as Struggle Over Debt Limit, Spending Cuts Extends
Economic experts testified in front of the U.S. House Budget Committee on Wednesday, as a fierce debate over the nation’s budget remains front and center.
Workforce
Hiring With Temporary Cash Infusions Won't Force Future Layoffs, Agency Leaders Say
As agencies look to grow their workforces, House Republicans warn they will not be able to support the increased staffing levels in the future.
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
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.
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.
Pay & Benefits
More Federal Firefighter Pay and Benefits Reforms Are Highlighted in the 2024 Budget
President Biden’s fiscal 2024 budget proposal would make temporary pay raises authorized by the bipartisan infrastructure law permanent.
Oversight
Biden Administration Details Potential Cuts in Education, Food Aid and More under GOP Plan
The cuts, according to the letters from Cabinet secretaries and agency heads, could impact dozens of federal programs and quality of life for many Americans.
Management