Overhaul of security clearance and personnel vetting process enters new phase
The White House-led initiative to overhaul the security clearance and personnel vetting process has entered a new phase. The Performance Accountability Council in its latest report on “Trusted Workfor...
19 Marras 20247min
OMB to push Congress on extra funds for longer-term disaster relief
OMB Director Shalanda Young says in the coming days the White House will send Congress a comprehensive disaster package to replenish funding for agencies ranging from FEMA to SBA to EPA to the Transpo...
18 Marras 20246min
House to vote on bill to make it easier to fire VA employees accused of misconduct
Congress already passed legislation in Veterans Affairs to fire employees accused of misconduct in 2017, but federal courts and the MSPB block the law from covering VA's workforce.See Privacy Policy a...
18 Marras 20245min
FDA sees high vacancy rates for drug manufacturer inspectors
The Food and Drug Administration is having trouble retaining employees who inspect drug manufacturers. The vacancy rate for these FDA investigators nearly doubled between November 2021 and June 2024. ...
14 Marras 20246min
Musk & Ramaswamy tapped to head government efficiency effort
The new organization isn't an official department. It is charged with working from the outside of the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...
13 Marras 20247min
FEMA to take action to comply with premium pay laws
The agency's Payroll and Compensation Branch tells FEMA's inspector general that it will complete all premium pay reconciliations for 2021 by January 31. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
13 Marras 20246min
Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey makes history at U.S. Southern Command
Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey officially assumes duties as the new commander of U.S. Southern Command, making history as the first Black commander of SOUTHCOM since its inception more than six decades ago...
11 Marras 20245min
GSA opens access to transition resources for Trump team
The General Services Administration says it’s standing at the ready to give Trump’s transition team post-election resources. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...
8 Marras 20247min
