IRS Says All COVID-19 Stimulus Payments Have Been Issued
All of the legally authorized COVID-19 stimulus payments have now been distributed according to the IRS.
Coronavirus
DC Area Leaders Want FEMA to Take Over Vaccinating Local Federal Employees
DC area leaders are asking HHS and FEMA to take over the process of vaccinating some local federal employees.
House Ups the Ante on Paid Leave for Federal Employees
Legislation in the House would give federal employees up to 15 weeks of paid emergency leave for dealing with COVID-19.
Can Federal Unions Bargain Over Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations?
What would a mandatory vaccination for federal employees mean in terms of labor relations?
Lawmakers Want Federal Employees to Get Administrative Leave For COVID Vaccinations
Some in Congress want federal employees to be given administrative leave to get COVID-19 vaccinations.
Bill Would Terminate Federal Employees Who Knowingly Misspend Federal Funds
Legislation has been introduced to terminate federal employees who “knowingly and willfully misspend federal funds.”
Lessons Learned from 2020
2020 was a tough year, but as the author points out, there are some valuable lessons that can be learned from it.
NPS to Require Masks in All Parks and Buildings
In response to President Biden’s recent executive order, the NPS will require masks across all of its parks and facilities.
Are We Headed Into a Recession?
The author discusses current economic conditions and what they might mean with respect to a possible recession.
“Bank of BARDA” Spent Vaccine Research Funds on Office Furniture, News Subscriptions
A new report states that HHS misappropriated millions of dollars intended to fund vaccine research.