EPA IG to Look at Pruitt’s Use of Multiple Email Accounts
The EPA IG said it would grant a request to look at Scott Pruitt’s use of multiple email accounts, but added that it might be a while before getting to it.
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Lawmakers Want Hearing on Problems at DC VA Medical Center
Four Congressmen are calling for an investigation into a series of problems at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC.
Words Matter in Disputes About Executive and Legislative Authority
The author says that planned closures of two FLRA offices have brought a disagreement to light that could have been avoided.
Postal Service Reports Net Loss of $1.3 Billion in Q2
The Postal Service reported a significant net loss for the second quarter of its fiscal year.
SSA Announces the Top Baby Names of 2017
The Social Security Administration has announced the most popular names for newborn boys and girls in 2017.
Former BOP Employee Pays $50k in Anti-Kickback Settlement
A former BOP employee has agreed to a settlement payment to resolve allegations that he violated the Anti-Kickback Act.
Fly Infestation Causes VA Hospital to Postpone Over 80 Surgeries
A fly infestation at a Los Angeles VA hospital led to closing operating rooms and delaying surgeries. Bug lights are installed to trap the insects as well.
Are Prohibited Personnel Practices Taking Place at EPA?
Two Congressmen want the OSC to investigate possible prohibited personnel practices at the EPA.
Lawmakers Say EPA Administrator’s Secure Phone Booth May Not Ultimately Do Much for Securing Communications
Several lawmakers have raised concerns that the secure phone booth installed by the EPA may not be doing much to facilitate secure communications.
Vets.gov or Veterans.gov?
Do veterans understand the differences between these two websites? One lawmaker is concerned they may not.
