Air Force EEO Director Removed Following Investigation
The EEO director at Hill AFB was removed from her position after an investigation concerning violation of EEOC regulations.
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Current news impacting federal agencies and the federal employees who work at them.
“Bank of BARDA” Spent Vaccine Research Funds on Office Furniture, News Subscriptions
A new report states that HHS misappropriated millions of dollars intended to fund vaccine research.
Leadership Changes at the FLRA
President Biden has appointed a new FLRA Chairman. Here is the current leadership line-up at the agency.
VA Has Administered Over 55k COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
The VA has given the COVID-19 vaccine to over 55,000 eligible individuals in two weeks.
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.
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.”
