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American flags are placed at each headstone in the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend, May 22, 2020, in Washington.

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Federal employees get Veterans Day holiday off work

Veterans Day was designated in 1954 to honor the veterans of all wars as a federal government holiday.

OPM authorities brought in more new feds than CARES Act

Some agencies authorized to make special hires under the CARES Act chose not to do so, according to a Government Accountability Office report.

Initial return to work plans did not match federal safety guidance

Return to work plans under the Trump administration were inconsistent across agencies and missing components laid out by the White House and CDC, according to the Government Accountability Office.

Immigration judges no longer evaluated on case quotas

The decision could influence the removal of similar requirements for other judges across the federal government.

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Federal labor nominees promise to tackle case backlog, understaffing

Fewer employees and a lack of top-level leadership resulted in cases piling up at the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

White House mandates more transparent union rights for feds

Vice President Kamala Harris led a roundtable with federal workers on the White House's initiative to keep bargaining unit employees better informed of their rights.

Draft appropriations bill would restart plans for new FBI headquarters

The current FBI headquarters has been determined to be insufficient for the agency's needs for the past decade.

OPM proposes expanding access to dental and vision insurance

Federal employees who work on a temporary basis and transitioning military retirees would have expanded options for accessing coverage.

Colin Powell, 84, dies of COVID-19 complications

The former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs was 84 years old.

Feds have limited time to get first Pfizer shot

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 has a three week interval between doses.

National Weather Service remains understaffed despite bipartisan support

The National Weather Service has faced many of the same communication and staffing issues over the past decade.

OPM to issue another late employee survey

The 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will continue to cover issues related to COVID-19 pandemic challenges and response.

Federal retirees to see record high cost-of-living increase for Social Security

The cost of living increase will fully benefit retirees under the Civil Service Retirement System, but have a lesser impact on Federal Employee Retirement System recipients.

In this July 31, 2020, file photo, letter carriers load mail trucks for deliveries at a U.S. Postal Service facility in McLean, Va.

Work-life balance, poor management plague Postal Service employees

U.S. Postal Service employees are less satisfied with their jobs than their counterparts in the private sector or at other government agencies, according to an Oct. 8 report from the Post Office’s Inspector General.

Feds face the last day to get a first Moderna shot

The interval between first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine means that feds must receive their first dose by Oct. 11 to meet the deadline.

Emergency leave transfer for Ida expanded to include Pennsylvania

Hurricane Ida made landfall in the continental U.S. Aug 29, causing severe damage in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, New York and New Jersey.

Is Columbus Day a federal employee holiday?

Columbus Day, sometimes celebrated as Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, falls on the second Monday in October.

Empty federal employment board gets one step closer to full membership

The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee voted Oct. 6 to move forward on three nominations to the Merit Systems Protection Board.

All DoD security clearance holders are now subject to continuous vetting to keep them

Eventually, all periodic background checks will be replaced by an automated system that continuous scans databases and receives alerts from other agencies.

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Watchdogs call for protection of their temporary colleagues’ independence

Chair of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Alison Lerner said that current provisions for vacant posts, 'undermine the IG’s independence and stakeholders’ confidence.'

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American flags are placed at each headstone in the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend, May 22, 2020, in Washington.

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