Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
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VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
House lawmakers eye 4.6% pay raise for troops in 2023
Advocates have expressed concerns that the biggest pay raise in 20 years still might not be enough for military families to cover expenses.
Foreign Service applicants sit for updated exam amid subjectivity concerns
In late April, the State Department announced that the Foreign Service Officer Test would no longer serve as a mechanism to cull the ranks of applicants, but rather all applicants would now move forward onto the Qualifications Evaluation Panel and their FSOT score would be factored into the evaluation.
Pentagon recovered millions from contractors using tip line, report shows
The DoD recovered $13.2 million in six months from private contractors who committed violations in connection with awards, which represents the majority of the money recovered through investigations of allegations initially reported to the DoD Hotline for fraud, waster and abuse.
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday in the U.S.?
Closing the federal remote work gap
John Greenstein of Bluescape outlines the steps federal leaders can take to create a more equitable environment in the age of hybrid workplaces.
White House seeks more power to counter use of drones in US
The White House released an action plan that calls for expanding the number of agencies that can track and monitor drones flying in their airspace.
Biden aims at ‘ghost gun’ violence with new federal rule
The president also announced the nomination of Steve Dettelbach, who served as a U.S. attorney in Ohio from 2009 to 2016, to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Jackson confirmed as first Black female high court justice
Biden tweeted afterward that “we’ve taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America.”
Govt watchdog faults Postal Service analysis of new trucks
While the Postal Service estimated in 2020 that gas would cost $2.21 to $2.36 per gallon, the national average in March was $4.24 per gallon, according to the AAA Gas Prices website.
