Ian Smith
Ian Smith is one of the co-founders of FedSmith.com. He enjoys writing about current topics that affect the federal workforce.
Norton Continues Push for Lifetime ID Theft Protection
One Congresswoman has been continuing efforts for several years now to give free lifetime identity theft protection to OPM data breach victims.
Defense Spending Bill Passes House with Provisions for Federal Employees
The House passed a defense spending bill that contains some provisions that would impact federal employees.
No Citizenship Question Will Be on the 2020 Census
The Trump administration abandoned efforts to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census and is instead taking an alternate route to gather the information.
Former State Department Employee Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring with Chinese Spies
A former State Department employee is going to prison after pleading guilty to taking gifts from Chinese agents in return for giving them government documents.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Grows 7% in June
Thanks to the smallest number of claims processed in a month so far this year, the retirement backlog at OPM grew in June.
VA Will Now Allow Religious Symbols in its Facilities
The VA announced that it will allow religious displays in its facilities “to protect religious liberty for Veterans and families while ensuring inclusivity and nondiscrimination.”
Government to Print 2020 Census Without Citizenship Question
The Trump administration reportedly abandoned efforts to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census, but the president has said it’s still on the table.
Senate Report Finds Security Failures at Federal Agencies are Leaving Personal Data Vulnerable
A new Senate committee report highlights ongoing problems at federal agencies that are leaving Americans’ personal data vulnerable.
Maloney Continues Push to Give Paid Family Leave to Federal Employees
A renewed effort to give federal employees paid family leave has emerged in the House, this time as part of a larger military spending bill.
Supreme Court Says Citizenship Question Cannot Go on 2020 Census, For Now
The Supreme Court has issued a decision on the debate over adding a citizenship status question to the upcoming census.
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