Lawmakers Worried Treasury Department Will Use New Tax Tables for Political Gain
Two lawmakers are worried that the Treasury Department will “unduly influence” tax withholding tables to skew the apparent benefits of the new tax law.
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Senator Concerned About Possible ‘Burrowing In’ Situation Involving CFPB Deputy Director
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has expressed concerns about the appointment of the CFPB Deputy Director to her permanent career position.
DOJ Reverses its Marijuana Enforcement Policy
The Justice Department announced it is reversing an Obama-era policy on marijuana that had allowed the decision to regulate the drug to be left to the states.
Data Breach at DHS Affects Over 245,000 Federal Employees
The Department of Homeland Security announced a data breach that impacted over 245,000 current and former employees.
What Do Americans Think of Federal Agencies?
A new Gallup poll finds that Americans are showing greater overall satisfaction with some larger federal agencies.
Senator Subpoenas OPM Over Providing Insurance Benefits to Lawmakers
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has subpoenaed OPM over the agency’s failure to explain why it is subsidizing health insurance for lawmakers.
Police: Naked Postal Worker Murdered Supervisor, Local Postmaster
Police in Ohio said a Postal employee showed up to work in the nude and then proceeded to murder his supervisor and the local postmaster.
Postal Worker Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft Tax Refund Scheme
A Postal worker has been sentenced to over 8 years in prison for his role in a stolen identity fraud scheme.
It’s a Busy Week at the Postal Service
Christmas is a busy time for the Postal Service. Some data released this week show just how busy it is expected to be.
FLRA Swears in New Members
The FLRA has announced that three individuals have been sworn in as Authority Members after confirmation by the Senate.
