Management
USPS Prepares for a ‘Year of Implementation,’ and the Shaping of Louis DeJoy’s Legacy
The Postal Service chief gives himself an “A,” but doesn’t want you to evaluate him.
Management
House Approves Omnibus Spending Bill, Funding Agencies Through September
After significant delay and compromise, Congress has finally set spending levels across government for fiscal 2023.
Management
Senate Reaches Breakthrough and Passes $1.7T Omnibus Funding Bill
Measure now heads to the House ahead of Friday's shutdown deadline.
Management
Funding Bill Hits a Snag in the Senate as Holiday Shutdown Looms
Senators cannot agree on which amendments to vote on as part of the fiscal 2023 omnibus.
Management
Here Are the Major Takeaways From the $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill
See which agencies are getting the biggest funding increases, hiring orders and new policy initiatives in fiscal 2023.
Management
USPS Plans to Electrify 75% of its Fleet
After improving its financial outlook and receiving a funding jolt from Congress, the Postal Service will only buy EVs starting in 2026.
Workforce
Federal Employee Appeals Board Still Has Years of Work Ahead to Cut Through Its Record Backlog
Board has made slow but steady progress in reducing its workload after Congress incapacitated it for five years.
Oversight
FDA 'Failed' the Public and a Whistleblower By Ignoring Science
The agency has tweaked its tobacco product review process and also pledges to better resolve scientific disputes after whistleblower alleges reprisal.
Management
Senate Approves a Stopgap Spending Measure, Delaying the Shutdown Threat by One Week
Lawmakers will now turn their attention to finalizing a full-year omnibus measure.
Management
Expected Migrant Increase to Put Already Strained Federal Border Resources to the Test
With the policy known as Title 42 coming to an end, the Biden administration is turning to employees already "stressed beyond anything they have ever experienced."
Management
House Passes a One-Week Continuing Resolution, but Hurdles Remain in the Senate to Avoid a Shutdown
Lawmakers are looking to create enough time to pass a full-year funding measure.
Management
Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Breakthrough on Full-Year Omnibus Spending Bill
Several hurdles still remain before the deal is done, including actually writing the funding measures.
Workforce
VA Hopes Its Staffing Progress Will Help With the Looming COVID Wave
Officials are still looking for new tools to staff up, including by removing a $400,000 annual pay cap for some employees.
Management
USPS Regulator Throws Cold Water on Lawmakers' Concerns Over DeJoy's Authority for Big Price Hikes
The system is "working as intended," commission says.
Management
Congress Prepares One-Week CR as Lawmakers Announce Progress Toward Full-Year Funding Deal
Agencies face a Friday night shutdown threat, though lawmakers are looking to punt that to just before Christmas.
Management
House GOP Pledges to Prioritize More Border Personnel in New Congress
Republicans preview how they will address rising border crossings once they control the House.
Management
Democrats Threaten Year-Long Stopgap Measure as Spending Talks Remain at a Standstill
Lawmakers concede a long-term CR would devastate agencies, though a bipartisan breakthrough to avoid a shutdown has proven elusive.
Workforce
Officials Seek to Reassure Lawmakers Skeptical VA Can Staff Up to Meet New Obligations
VA will soon provide new care and benefits to millions and lawmakers have concerns about its capacity.
Management
Lawmaker Accuses USPS Employees of Stealing $20K in Campaign Contributions
Various postal entities are probing the matter, but have yet to find evidence of employee involvement.
Management