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.
Federal Workforce News
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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.
TikTok Ban for Federal Employees Looking More Likely to Happen
Bipartisan interest has quickly developed among lawmakers in banning federal employees’ use of TikTok on government issued devices.
Efforts to Ban TikTok for Federal Employees Using 2023 NDAA Fail
Efforts to ban TikTok for federal employees via the NDAA have failed, but the issue is not off of the table completely.
Agreement in Congress May Be Death of the Military Vaccine Mandate
A deal reached in Congress could end the military vaccine mandate and also give pay parity to federal employees for the 2023 federal pay raise.
2023 USPS Holidays
What days does USPS close for federal holidays in 2023?
