Agency News
Federal Employees Sound Alarm About USDA Relocation
Some federal employees with the two agencies within USDA that are being relocated outside of Washington, DC say that the move is an effort to “eviscerate” the agency and “silence” researchers doing work that runs counter to the administration’s goals.
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.”
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.
DoD Expected to Take Over Background Checks in October
DoD is expected to take over responsibility for conducting background investigations starting FY 2020.
Battle to Break Up OPM Intensifies
The White House is now threatening employee furloughs if Congress blocks attempts to restructure OPM.
Postal Service Wants to Make Deep Cuts to Employee Benefits
According to a business plan obtained by HuffPost, the Postal Service is hoping to get help from Congress in trimming pensions and paid leave as well as slashing delivery service.
‘Human Capital Crisis’ at EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency administrator says there is a "human capital crisis" at the agency because of so many employees being eligible to retire.
Lawmakers Want DoD to Drop ‘Racially or Ethnically Insensitive Terminology’
Lawmakers want DoD to drop what they consider offensive terminology from the agency’s forms.
OPM Has Work to Do to Improve its Retirement Application Processing
A recent GAO report says that OPM has problems, some self-inflicted, that are hindering improvements to the agency’s retirement application processing.
USDA Announces Intent to Relocate Two Agencies to Kansas City
USDA has announced plans to make a new home for two of its agencies.
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