Rubio Reintroduces Legislation to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) reintroduced legislation this week that would make it easier to fire VA employees for misconduct or poor performance.
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Feds’ Eligibility For Shopping at Military Exchanges to Increase
Many federal employees who are veterans will become eligible for shopping through the military exchange system later this year.
DOJ to Review FBI’s Handling of Clinton Email Probe
The Department of Justice IG has announced his office will be reviewing how the FBI handled its inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s email use around the time of the presidential election.
Salaries of Federal PR Employees Featured in Senator’s Annual ‘Wastebook’
A new report from Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) details 50 examples of government programs that he feels are some of the most egregious examples of wasteful spending at the federal level. The salaries of a select group of federal employees made the list.
Chaffetz: It’s Time to Get Federal Agencies Out of Washington
Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) introduced a resolution this week which provides support for the notion of moving federal agencies out of Washington and into other parts of the country.
Kerry Issues Formal Apology for Past Discrimination Against State Department Employees
Outgoing Secretary of State John Kerry issued a formal apology today to his agency’s LGBT employees for any transgressions they may have suffered due to their sexual orientation.
OPM Touts Its Accomplishments During the Obama Administration
OPM released its exit report last week in which it highlighted accomplishments the agency made over the last eight years.
House Votes to Limit Rule Making Authority of Federal Agencies
The House recently passed legislation that would limit the rule making authority of federal agencies.
No Quorum at MSPB Will Halt Decisions on Federal Employee Petitions
There will no longer be a quorum at the MSPB later this week. This means decisions on Petitions for Review cannot be issued. Here is the situation.
House Votes to Have Reprimands Remain Permanently on VA Employees’ Records
The House has voted to pass a bill that would make reprimands remain permanently on a VA employee’s record.
