DOT Says No More ‘Emotional Support Animals’ Allowed on Airplanes
The Transportation Department has issued a final rule which will prohibit bringing untrained “emotional support animals” onto public flights.
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Current news impacting federal agencies and the federal employees who work at them.
COVID-19 Weighs on Postal Service’s FY 2020 Finances
The Postal Service reported a net loss of over $9 billion in FY 2020 amid economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Second Fund Manager Contract Awarded for TSP
The FRTIB has awarded the second of two fund manager contracts for four of the TSP’s core funds.
Personal Information of 46k Veterans Compromised in VA Data Breach
The VA announced that personal data of about 46,000 veterans was potentially left at risk after a data breach at the agency.
Playing Politics with the Postal Service
A new report says that the recent politicization of the Postal Service is detracting from addressing the real problems facing the agency.
NASA Moves to Ensure Planetary Nebulas Are Diverse and Inclusive
NASA said that it is renaming some planetary nebulas in space “as part of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
Report: Nearly Half of Postal Service Employees Had ‘Unauthorized Overtime’ Last Year
An IG report found that the Postal Service has a growing problem with costs stemming from what it calls “unauthorized overtime.”
Postal Service Announces Temporary Price Increase for Christmas Season
The Postal Service is planning a temporary price increase this fall for domestic commercial parcels.
Postal Service Becomes Pawn in New Political Battle
What to do about funding the ailing Postal Service has become fodder for a political fight between Democrats and Republicans.
Coronavirus Weighs on Postal Service as it Reports Another Quarterly Loss
The coronavirus pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the Postal Service, a fact reflected in its FY 2020 third quarter financial results.
