Federal Law Enforcement Position + Felony Conviction = Mandatory Removal
A criminal plea deal that lead to removal of a U.S. Border Patrol Agent amounted to a felony conviction that required he be fired.
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House Committee Questions Ability of IRS to Protect Taxpayer Data
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has the IRS in its crosshairs again. This time, the Committee wants more information on the agency’s response (or lack thereof) to a 2015 data breach that left the personal data of hundreds of thousands of taxpayers at risk.
Labor Department and Farmers on Collision Course Over Farm Labor
Farm leaders from around the nation held a news conference in Washington on April 22, 2016, to say that the U.S. Department of Labor is threatening the livelihoods of farmers and the 2016 crop season.
Harriet Tubman Will Be on the New $20 Bill – Is That a Good Thing?
The Treasury Department announced last week that some changes are coming to the individuals featured on the $20 and $5 bills. Do you agree with the decision to change the currency?
White House Opposes IRS Reform Bills
The White House Office of Management and Budget released a statement this week in which it took issue with three House bills designed to reform personnel policy at the IRS.
FedSmith Readers Share Their Choices for President in 2016
Who are the preferred presidential candidates among FedSmith.com users? Independent voters were the largest group to respond to our latest survey, and this group may tip the election in November. Here are the results.
How Much Did the President and Vice President Pay in Taxes in 2015?
The president and vice president have released their tax returns for 2015 showing their total incomes and effective tax rates.
List of Presidential Candidates Has Narrowed: Who Do You Support?
The 2016 presidential election season continues to pick up steam as the field of candidates has narrowed considerably after the first few rounds of state primaries. Which candidate would you prefer to see as the nominee for president in 2016?
House Committee to Vote on IRS Reform Bills for Tax Day
Just in time for tax day on April 15, the House Ways and Means Committee will consider four bills designed to “hold the IRS more accountable.”
House Committee Still Not Satisfied with Records Provided on Carter’s Use of Personal Email
The Defense Department finally complied with the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s request for records regarding the Defense Secretary’s use of personal email, however, the Committee is now asking for unreacted copies of the records.
