Postal Service Loses Far Less Money in Q2 2021 Than in Previous Year
Although it reported a net loss in the second quarter of 2021, the Postal Service’s quarterly financial results improved significantly over last year.
Agency News
Current news impacting federal agencies and the federal employees who work at them.
Progress in Filling MSPB Vacancies: Still No Quorum
President Biden has submitted a nominee to the MSPB. Where does the agency stand now?
IRS Begins Sending Out New COVID Stimulus Payments
The IRS said it has begun distributing the third round of COVID-19 stimulus checks from the new spending bill that just became law.
What Will the Biden Administration Mean for the MSPB and the Case Backlog?
The author says it is important for the Biden administration to promptly address the case backlog at the MSPB.
Bill Would Require Cost-Benefit Analysis of Agency Relocations
Legislation has been reintroduced to require cost-benefit analyses of federal agency relocations.
Political Donations and Federal Employees
Who did federal employees support with political donations in 2020 and how many millions did they donate?
USPS Reports Net Income of $318 Million in Q1
The Postal Service has reported a net quarterly profit for the first time in quite a while, but the good news may not last.
Biden Pulls Nominees to TSP Board
Nominees to the TSP board have been pulled by President Biden.
NPS to Require Masks in All Parks and Buildings
In response to President Biden’s recent executive order, the NPS will require masks across all of its parks and facilities.
Another Attempt Being Made to End USPS Pre-Funding Mandate
Another effort is being made in Congress to end the pre-funding mandate for USPS retiree health benefits.