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NOAA’s budget is too small. That’s costing the US billions of dollars
With a fiscal year 2024 budget of $6.3 billion, the nation’s leading weather and climate agency remains significantly underfunded.
By Scott Rayder
What to know about nationwide emergency alert hitting your phone today
The test is slated to start at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday. The incoming message will also make a noise and your phone should vibrate.
Federal officials unveil aid for water, shelter as Maui residents reel
The Biden administration is seeking $12 billion in additional money for the government’s disaster relief fund.
US Air Force drops Lockheed hypersonic missile after failed tests
The service's acquisition chief made the comments a day after Secretary Frank Kendall told lawmakers the latest ARRW test failed.
Congress’ doctor wants ‘maximal telework’ amid virus surge
The seven-day average rate of infection at the Capitol's testing center has grown from less than 1% to more than 13%.
OPM again extends special pandemic hiring authority
Agencies have just over six more months to make use of Schedule A hiring authorities for pandemic response.
By Jessie Bur
Federal union calls for delay on vaccine mandate deadline
Federal contractors have until after the holiday season to ensure that all employees are vaccinated, while feds have a pre-Thanksgiving deadline.
By Jessie Bur
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.
By Jessie Bur
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.
By Jessie Bur
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.
By Jessie Bur
How agencies are expected to make new pandemic safety decisions
For one, agencies will have to quickly respond to transmission increases near federal offices.
By Jessie Bur