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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.
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.
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 released its exit report last week in which it highlighted accomplishments the agency made over the last eight years.
The House recently passed legislation that would limit the rule making authority of federal agencies.
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.
The House has voted to pass a bill that would make reprimands remain permanently on a VA employee’s record.
Federal employees who use their personal vehicles when traveling for government business will see a slight reduction in the reimbursement rates paid to them this year.
The Defense Department has been given authority for a $15,000 increase in buyout payments for federal employees. It will probably not be the last agency receiving this increase.
Federal employee unions are generally supportive of Democrats. Federal employees donating in the 2016 election cycle followed suit. Here is a breakdown from agencies with significant donations.
