OPM’s Retirement Applications Backlog Inches Higher in February
The outstanding backlog of retirement applications at OPM edged higher in February. Here are the latest statistics.
Author: Ian Smith
Legislation Would Provide a COLA to Veterans
A pair of bills recently introduced in the House would provide an automatic cost of living adjustment for benefits provided to military veterans and their families.
Trump Administration Seeks to Cut NOAA Budget by 17%
The White House budget proposal for FY 2018 includes an overall 17% cut to the budget of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Trump Proposes Cutting EPA Budget by 25%
The Trump administration’s 2018 budget proposal would cut the EPA’s overall budget by 25% as well as make reductions to the agency’s workforce.
Legislation Reintroduced in Congress to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced in Congress to make it easier to fire VA employees for misconduct or poor performance.
Trump’s Budget Proposal Boosts Defense Spending While Cutting Federal Agency Budgets
Under the details just released about President Trump’s budget proposal, defense spending would be increased while making cuts at other federal agencies.
Is a Law Needed to Prevent Federal Employees From Watching Pornography at Work?
Is legislation necessary to prohibit federal employees from watching porn at work? A recent investigation shows that the problem may be more widespread than one might realize.
DHS Seeking Bids for Building a Border Wall
Customs and Border Protection is seeking preliminary proposals for contractors to build several “prototype wall structures” around the U.S./Mexico border.
NASA Announces Discovery of New Solar System Possibly Capable of Supporting Life
NASA has announced the discovery of a new solar system of planets that appear to be capable of supporting life as we know it here on Earth.
Trump Administration to Revoke Federal Transgender Bathroom Guidance for Public Schools
The Trump administration has revoked guidelines issued by federal agencies under the Obama administration which instructed public schools to allow transgender students to use their preferred restroom facilities.
