Biden Directs Federal Agencies to Advance “Racial Equity”
President Biden has issued an executive order directing federal agencies to advance racial equity.
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USPS Plans Crack Down on Counterfeit Postage
Anyone who buys goods online will want to pay attention to a proposed rule change from the Postal Service targeting counterfeit postage.
Whistleblower Complaint Reveals Flaws in Assessing Harmful Tobacco Products
A whistleblower complaint led to an investigation and changes in how the FDA evaluates the use of some tobacco products.
USPS Reports Both a Loss and a Gain in FY 2022 Financial Results
The financial impact of the Postal Service Reform Act skewed the 2022 USPS financial results. Inflation also continues to weigh heavily on the agency.
How Many Agencies Were Working to Implement Schedule F Before It Was Revoked?
A new GAO report details how many agencies planned to implement Schedule F before it was revoked.
VA to Begin Offering Abortions in Certain Cases
For the first time in the agency’s history, the VA will begin offering abortion services in certain cases, even in states where it is not legal.
David Jones Resigns from FRTIB
One of the Board members on the FRTIB has resigned effective later this month. The agency will still continue to operate as normal.
Rising 2022 Inflation Adds to USPS Q3 Losses
Despite aid from the Postal Service Reform Act, USPS 2022 third quarter financial performance was strained due to rising 2022 inflation.
Should Federal Agencies Go Vegetarian?
A group of House lawmakers want all federal facilities to be “strongly encouraged” by the White House to start serving vegetarian food options.
Software Flaw Results in $472 Million Worth of Uncollected Debts Owed to Numerous Federal Agencies
A whistleblower report identified almost half a billion dollars in debts owed to over 28 federal agencies that was caused by a software problem.
