Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
HHS Recommends Mask Mandates to Fight Long COVID
HHS is floating the idea of mask mandates among the general public to help prevent Long COVID.
Senate Resolution Calls for End to Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
A Senate resolution says that because the COVID-19 pandemic is over, the federal employee vaccine mandate should be ended as well.
Massive Illegal Immigration Leads to Deploying Air Marshals for Welfare Border Checks
The continuing surge of illegal immigration along the Mexican border is leading to sending federal air marshals there to assist instead of securing airlines.
Lawmakers Worried About Possible Double Dipping of Student Loan Repayments for Federal Employees
A group of Republican Senators are concerned that some federal employees could be getting double payments for student loan reimbursements.
2022 Sammies Winners Announced
The winners of the 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America (Sammies) awards have been announced.
House Passes Bill Blocking Schedule F
The House of Representatives has passed legislation to prevent future presidents from implementing Schedule F.
Bill Would Turn Up the Heat on Federal Agencies
Legislation has been introduced that would require two federal agencies to keep their thermostats at 78 degrees when using air conditioning.
Bill Would Prohibit Some Federal Employees From Owning Stocks
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit some federal employees and their spouses from owning individual stocks while working for the government.
Fauci Leaving Federal Service With Big Pension But Not Retiring?
Dr. Anthony Fauci appears to be leaving federal service but does not intend to retire despite having a very large federal pension.