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Deep State? “It’s Impossible to Fire Federal Employees.”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 19, 2018 2:47 PM | Updated: Sep 26, 2018 9:27 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A video with a federal employee purportedly working as a “deep state” operative at the Department of State has been released.

IG Report: No Record Retention Violations Revealed at EPA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 9, 2018 3:15 PM | Updated: Apr 16, 2018 3:02 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

An IG investigation at EPA found more than 96 pages of unapproved apps on agency phones but no evidence of purposely circumventing federal record retention rules.

House Dems Concerned About Whistleblower Reports of Targeting Career Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 15, 2018 5:53 PM | Updated: Mar 22, 2018 12:20 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

Two Congressmen say they have whistleblower documents alleging administration officials targeted career federal employees who did not support President Trump’s agenda.

Working to Uncover Covert Activity at the EPA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 10, 2017 9:20 AM | Updated: Dec 18, 2017 9:55 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A second lawsuit has been filed against the EPA seeking information about covert activity by agency employees.

Debating the Role of Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 20, 2017 3:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Various groups are seeking loyalty of the federal workforce. Is there an internal “permanent state” in government? A former administration official says it exists, is dangerous and threatens our democracy.

Changing Reality for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 24, 2017 1:29 PM Categories Human Resources, Agency News Leave a comment

Is the federal hiring freeze over? Not really. New priorities will impact hiring and restructuring of federal agencies.

Another FOIA Lawsuit for the EPA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 17, 2017 3:25 PM | Updated: Jul 29, 2018 8:35 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Two lawsuits are now pending involving issues surrounding the “Deep State” and EPA employees.

EPA Investigating Employee Covert Activity

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 24, 2017 12:25 PM | Updated: Sep 20, 2017 10:43 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The EPA has law enforcement files open on use of messaging software reportedly used by federal employees to avoid detection.

Is the Federal Bureaucracy Facing a ‘Deep State’ Purge?

By Michael WaldMar 13, 2017 10:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Calls are growing to find and fire federal employees who may be part of a “Deep State” opposition to the Trump administration’s agenda.

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