Will These Federal Employees Get a Pension?
A bill would provide federal retirement benefits to former employees of Air America, a covert organization operating during the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam War.
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Postal Service Becomes Pawn in New Political Battle
What to do about funding the ailing Postal Service has become fodder for a political fight between Democrats and Republicans.
Senators Introduce a Second Bill in Push to Expand Telework
Three Senators are making a second legislative push to expand telework for federal employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
Legislation Would Ban Federal Employees from Using WeChat
Legislation has been introduced to ban federal employees from using a popular app owned by a Chinese company.
New Bills Aim to Protect Federal Employee Whistleblowers
The sponsors behind a pair of recently introduced bills say that they would help protect federal employees from whistleblower retaliation.
Is Telework’s Recent Success Proof That Agencies Should Be Moved Out of Washington?
One Senator says that the success of federal employees teleworking during the pandemic is proof that federal agencies don’t need to be in the DC area.
Lawmakers Want Free Face Masks for All
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to mandate government manufacture and distribution of face masks to everyone in the country.
Bill Would Require TSA to Check Passengers’ Temperatures
Legislation has been introduced that would require the TSA to conduct a pilot program to check passengers’ temperatures at airports.
Legislation Would Require Federal Employees to Wear Masks in Agency Facilities
Legislation has been introduced that would require all individuals, including federal employees, to wear masks inside of federally owned facilities.
Senate Bill Proposes Postal Service Bailout
Legislation introduced in the Senate would provide an emergency bailout for the Postal Service, but it’s not without strings.