Lawmakers Want Free Face Masks for All
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to mandate government manufacture and distribution of face masks to everyone in the country.
Author: Ian Smith
Man Arraigned for Embezzling Over $200k from His Father’s VA Account
An Atlanta man has been arraigned in court for allegations that he embezzled over $200k worth of VA funds intended for the care of his disabled father.
Man Pretends to be Navy SEAL to Steal VA Benefits
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to pretending to be a Navy SEAL in order to receive VA benefits to which he was not entitled.
Lawsuit Seeking Hazard Pay for Federal Employees Over Coronavirus Gets New Plaintiffs
A lawsuit seeking hazard pay for federal employees exposed to the coronavirus has been amended to add new plaintiffs.
Senator Asks Agencies How They Are Protecting Federal Employees When Reopening
One Senator is asking agencies for greater transparency in their reopening plans and how they plan to protect federal employees returning to work in the office.
OPM Proposes New Protections for Federal Employees’ Health Benefits During Future Shutdowns
OPM is issuing a proposed rule which would ensure federal employees will not have interruptions in some of their health benefits in the event of a shutdown.
Are You Comfortable Returning to Work at the Office?
Do you feel safe returning to work in the office? Take our survey and share your feedback.
Bill Would Require TSA to Check Passengers’ Temperatures
Legislation has been introduced that would require the TSA to conduct a pilot program to check passengers’ temperatures at airports.
Lawmakers Look to Pay Parity to Give Federal Employees a Higher Pay Raise
A group of House lawmakers are calling on pay parity with the military to give federal employees a bigger raise next year.
FedSmith Readers Plan to Take Advantage of the New L Funds
A majority of respondents in our latest survey said that they plan to utilize the new L Funds in the TSP.
