Agency News
USPS Announces Price Increases for 2020

The Postal Service has announced a round of price increases for its shipping services set to take effect next year.
Moving USDA Offices is a Warning
Some federal employees are warning that the Trump administration's efforts to move two USDA sub-agencies out of the Washington, DC area are an effort to eliminate evidence-based research.
VA Moving Out on Implementing Restrictions on Unions

The VA announced that it is moving out on implementing President Trump’s executive orders to restrict union power within the agency.
What’s Your Favorite Federal Agency?

Which federal agencies do Americans like the most (and least)? A new study offers some insight.
DOD Officially Takes on Background Investigations Mission, Organization
The newly branded Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has officially taken on the background investigations mission with the start of fiscal year 2020.
Another Bill Targets VA Overpayment Errors

Another bill has been introduced to try to remedy overpayments made to veterans by the VA.
‘Person of Interest’ Identified in Mysterious Deaths of Veterans
Authorities are investigating about 10 suspicious deaths at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center amid concerns the veterans were targeted.
RFP Issued for TSP’s Annuity Provider

A request for proposal has been issued for a provider for the TSP’s annuity program.
Postal Service Licked in Court Fight Over Stamp Price Hike
A federal appeals court in Washington on Friday threw out a 5-cent hike to the price of a first class “Forever Stamp” along with other adjustments made in January to the price of first-class mail.
Florida Reps. Push Back on VA’s Decision to Shut Down Congressional Offices in Medical Facilities
Members of the Florida congressional delegation are pushing back at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after being told to close their offices in VA facilities.