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
A New Law Requires Agencies to Better Prepare for Natural Disasters
Supporters say the law is more important than ever given the growing frequency and severity of storms.
Management
Feds to Allow HIV-Positive People to Serve in Public Health Roles
The change is attributable to advances in treatment, officials say.
Workforce
The Biden Administration Will Allow Agencies to Appoint Some Employees Into 10-Year Temporary Jobs
The rule finalizes a proposal first put forward by the Trump administration.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Working During Shutdowns Not Entitled to Bonus Pay, Appeals Court Rules
The decision overturns findings from a lower court.
Management
After Providing $3B, Lawmakers Question Why USPS Isn’t Buying More EVs
The Postal Service has upped its original order of electric vehicles, but Democrats want to see far more progress after they provided the funds.
Management
Democrats Are Writing Their Own Omnibus Funding Bill to Avoid a Shutdown
Lawmakers are also floating moving the shutdown deadline to Dec. 23 as a spending agreement remains elusive.
Oversight