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SBA gets a new person in charge
The Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over at the Small Business Administration.
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DC federal offices to close early in advance of snow
Federal employees will be able to leave work early if their offices are located in or around Washington, D.C., in order to avoid hazardous commute conditions caused by snow.
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White House announces pick to fill a top Pentagon personnel post
If confirmed, J. David Patterson would effectively take over a personnel office that has been lacking a permanent leader for almost 18 months.
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A BOP supervisor abused their position then quit. What happens next?
A Department of Justice Office of Inspector General Investigation found a Bureau of Prisons supervisor had an “inappropriate sexual relationship” then attempted a cover-up, but the supervisor retired before the investigation was completed.
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Trump budget coming Feb. 10 — here’s what you can expect
The budget will arrive less than two months after FY20 funding was settled.
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Key veterans policy lawmaker to step down at the end of 2020
Rep. Phil Roe, who has served in Congress since 2009, said he is retiring to spend more time with his family.
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Land management head faces ‘unwelcome party’ after his reauthorization
Critics have questioned William Perry Pendley’s suitability to oversee U.S. public lands due to his past opposition to the government even keeping public lands to begin with.
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EPA needs to better calculate the value of time off
Agencies can award both money and extra time off to feds that demonstrate exemplary service, but that time-off award still comes with a cost.
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How the congressional workplace can better address harassment
The office responsible for enforcing legislative fair employment and safe workplaces has more to do to ensure it tackles harassment and discrimination, according to the Government Accountability Office.
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What makes the Education Department’s modernization efforts successful
Department of Education CIO Jason Gray sat down with Federal Times to discuss his agency’s successes.
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SBA gets a new person in charge
The Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over at the Small Business Administration.
-
DC federal offices to close early in advance of snow
Federal employees will be able to leave work early if their offices are located in or around Washington, D.C., in order to avoid hazardous commute conditions caused by snow.
-
White House announces pick to fill a top Pentagon personnel post
If confirmed, J. David Patterson would effectively take over a personnel office that has been lacking a permanent leader for almost 18 months.
-
A BOP supervisor abused their position then quit. What happens next?
A Department of Justice Office of Inspector General Investigation found a Bureau of Prisons supervisor had an “inappropriate sexual relationship” then attempted a cover-up, but the supervisor retired before the investigation was completed.
-
Trump budget coming Feb. 10 — here’s what you can expect
The budget will arrive less than two months after FY20 funding was settled.
-
Key veterans policy lawmaker to step down at the end of 2020
Rep. Phil Roe, who has served in Congress since 2009, said he is retiring to spend more time with his family.
-
Land management head faces ‘unwelcome party’ after his reauthorization
Critics have questioned William Perry Pendley’s suitability to oversee U.S. public lands due to his past opposition to the government even keeping public lands to begin with.
-
EPA needs to better calculate the value of time off
Agencies can award both money and extra time off to feds that demonstrate exemplary service, but that time-off award still comes with a cost.
-
How the congressional workplace can better address harassment
The office responsible for enforcing legislative fair employment and safe workplaces has more to do to ensure it tackles harassment and discrimination, according to the Government Accountability Office.
-
What makes the Education Department’s modernization efforts successful
Department of Education CIO Jason Gray sat down with Federal Times to discuss his agency’s successes.
-
SBA gets a new person in charge
The Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over at the Small Business Administration.
-
DC federal offices to close early in advance of snow
Federal employees will be able to leave work early if their offices are located in or around Washington, D.C., in order to avoid hazardous commute conditions caused by snow.
-
White House announces pick to fill a top Pentagon personnel post
If confirmed, J. David Patterson would effectively take over a personnel office that has been lacking a permanent leader for almost 18 months.
-
A BOP supervisor abused their position then quit. What happens next?
A Department of Justice Office of Inspector General Investigation found a Bureau of Prisons supervisor had an “inappropriate sexual relationship” then attempted a cover-up, but the supervisor retired before the investigation was completed.
-
Trump budget coming Feb. 10 — here’s what you can expect
The budget will arrive less than two months after FY20 funding was settled.
-
Key veterans policy lawmaker to step down at the end of 2020
Rep. Phil Roe, who has served in Congress since 2009, said he is retiring to spend more time with his family.
-
Land management head faces ‘unwelcome party’ after his reauthorization
Critics have questioned William Perry Pendley’s suitability to oversee U.S. public lands due to his past opposition to the government even keeping public lands to begin with.
-
EPA needs to better calculate the value of time off
Agencies can award both money and extra time off to feds that demonstrate exemplary service, but that time-off award still comes with a cost.
-
How the congressional workplace can better address harassment
The office responsible for enforcing legislative fair employment and safe workplaces has more to do to ensure it tackles harassment and discrimination, according to the Government Accountability Office.
-
What makes the Education Department’s modernization efforts successful
Department of Education CIO Jason Gray sat down with Federal Times to discuss his agency’s successes.













