Policy change for certain diseases, boosts workers' comp acceptance rates for federal firefighters
(3/22/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: A policy change dramatically boosts workers' comp acceptance rates for federal firefighters with heart problems and certain cancers. The Veterans Benefits Admi...
22 Maalis 20238min
Virginia Army base gets an official name change this week
(3/21/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: A southern Virginia Army base gets a name change on Friday. The IG says bad computer passwords are putting the FDIC at risk. And the National Security Agency h...
21 Maalis 20237min
OPM adjusts extension date to waive certain policies for essential federal workers
(3/20/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: OPM gives agencies an extension to waive certain leave policies for essential federal workers. The Defense Department has started a new working group to implem...
20 Maalis 20237min
IRS watchdog wants more money budgeted for service, less for enforcement
(3/17/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The IRS Taxpayer Advocate wants more money budgeted for service and IT modernization, and less for enforcement. The Biden Administration wants higher pay for f...
17 Maalis 20237min
Sen. Grassley puts hold on Biden's pick to oversee VA benefits
(3/15/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) puts a hold on President Biden's pick to oversee VA benefits. The U.S. Access Board's 25-member governing board has new leadership...
16 Maalis 20236min
IG tells Veterans Health Administration to strengthen background checks to avoid hiring persons barred from employment
(3/15/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Veterans Affairs Department's Inspector General tells the Veterans Health Administration to strengthen background checks to avoid hiring disqualified peopl...
15 Maalis 20236min
NTEU President Tony Reardon retiring
(3/14/23)- In today's Federal Newscast: A union president, representing 150,000 federal workers, is hanging up the placards. The Army's first-ever civilian CIO has new private-sector gig, dealing with...
14 Maalis 20237min
DoD reports surge in sexual harassment at Naval and Air Force Academies
(3/13/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Sexual harassment is on the rise at the Naval and Air Force Academies. The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to hire nearly a half million new employee...
13 Maalis 20237min
