House Committee Demands Answers on Ineligible FEHB Participants
A recent report highlighting billions in potential waste in the FEHB program caught the attention of the House Oversight Committee.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Bill Would Make Rosa Parks Day a New Paid Holiday for Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to establish a new federal holiday known as Rosa Parks Day.
Bill Would Prohibit Federal Employees From Censoring Free Speech
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit federal employees from censoring free speech or pressuring social media companies to censor speech.
DoD Officially Drops COVID Vaccine Mandate for Military
The Pentagon has formally rescinded the military COVID vaccination requirement as part of the 2023 NDAA.
The Holman Rule: Striking Fear in the Federal Bureaucracy
The Holman Rule allows cutting specific government programs or even specific federal employees. Here is how it has been used and why it has resurfaced.
Omnibus Spending Bill: Hidden Requirements Impacting Federal Employees
The 2023 Omnibus Spending Bill that passed is more than 4000 pages long. Embedded are numerous requirements federal agencies must follow. Here are a few of them.
Federal Employees Are Now Banned From Using TikTok
A provision inside of the 2023 omnibus spending bill will prohibit federal employees from using TikTok on government issued devices.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Retiring With Large Annuity, Still Facing Criticism Over Performance at NIAID
Dr. Anthony Fauci previously announced his retirement by the end of December. He will retire with a substantial net worth, a large retirement package, and facing more criticism over his tenure as a federal employee.
2022 in Review: 2023 Federal Pay Raise, Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate and More
Historic inflation, COLA, pay raise and problems related to the TSP website: a recap of 2022 for federal employees.
IRS Increases Business Mileage Rate for 2023
The IRS has increased the vehicle mileage rate for 2023 by 3 cents over the 2022 figure.
