Should Many Federal Jobs Be Moved Out of Washington?
Will federal jobs and agencies be moving out of Washington, DC? Here is an example of one agency considering moving some jobs to Alabama.
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White House Asks Agencies to Limit What They Say About Budget Proposal
The Office of Management and Budget has asked federal agencies to limit their public comments about the president’s budget blueprint until the full budget is released later this spring.
Postal Service Letter Carrier Convicted of Access Device Fraud and Identity Theft
A Postal Service letter carrier has been convicted of identity theft and access device fraud.
CBP Seeking Bids for Building Border Wall Prototypes
Customs and Border Protection has released two requests for proposal seeking bids to build multiple border wall prototypes.
House Passes Legislation to Streamline VA’s Hiring Procedures
The House has passed legislation designed to improve the VA’s ability to hire and retain quality federal employees.
House Passes Legislation Making It Easier to Fire VA Employees
The House passed legislation that would make it easier to fire VA employees for misconduct or poor performance as well as allow the agency Secretary to reduce employee pensions under certain conditions.
Postal Service Reform Act Takes Another Step Forward in House
The Postal Service Reform Act has been given a small push forward in the legislative process.
President’s Budget Sets New Federal Priorities
The President’s budget proposal has not been drafted “with an eye toward what it would do to the value of your (DC area) condo….” Here are new priorities and agencies proposed for elimination.
Trump’s Budget Proposes Significant Cuts to Federal Agencies
President Trump has released his budget proposal for 2018. It calls for significant discretionary spending cuts in many agency budgets, but some agencies will see budget increases over 2017.
Hiring Freezes Have Consequences – And So Do Budgets
There is a lot of uncertainty for federal agencies and employees in the midst of a hiring freeze and proposed budget cuts. However, the author says it’s not time to start assuming a total “doom and gloom” scenario just yet.
