Trump’s Hiring Freeze: How Significant Is It?
The federal hiring freeze announced this week led to a strong initial outcry, but news reports have since been surfacing which suggest it may not be as bad as it first sounded.
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Federal Hiring Freeze: Some Questions, Some Answers
The author analyzes the details of the recently announced hiring freeze and also presents some additional questions that he says Trump’s Presidential Memorandum raises.
Did Trump Order a ‘Media Blackout’ at EPA?
The Associated Press has reported that the Trump administration has ordered a temporary “media blackout” at the Environmental Protection Agency. The White House has denied these claims.
Federal Hiring Freeze: What They Are Saying
President Trump’s decision to freeze federal hiring has generated quite a buzz among the federal community. Here is a summary of what is being said about it.
Details Announced About Trump’s Hiring Freeze
President Trump has announced a federal hiring freeze as a first step in a plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce. The White House memo offers details on how the freeze will work.
The Inaugural Address and Its Impact on Federal Employees
The Inaugural address provides clues as to how the Trump administration may view federal employee pay and benefits.
Trump Issues Executive Order to Impose Federal Hiring Freeze
President Trump has issued an executive order to freeze federal hiring in an effort to make good on one of his campaign promises to reduce the size of the federal workforce.
White House Orders Federal Agencies to Halt Regulations
The White House has instructed federal agencies to cease issuing regulations until they can be reviewed and approved by the Trump administration.
Trump Leaves White House Petitions Website Online
The White House’s “We the People” online petition website that began under the Obama administration is apparently here to stay under the Trump administration.
Trump Administration Proposing Drastic Cuts to Federal Workforce
As a new administration prepares to set up shop in Washington, significant budget cuts are being discussed. Here is a summary of what some of these proposals might be and how they would potentially impact federal employees.
