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Excluding race in federal climate justice tool may worsen disparities
The analysis brings important context to a debate between the federal government and the environmental and climate justice community.
By Drew Costley
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EPA retreats on Louisiana probes of cancer rates in Black communities
The Supreme Court will soon decide a major affirmative action case that could limit the agency’s authority to wield a key civil rights law.
By Michael Phillis
Thousands of federal officials own stock in regulated companies: WSJ
Some Department of Defense officials held stock in Chinese companies while the U.S. was considering blacklisting them, report says.
By Federal Times staff
General Services Administration backs inflation contract adjustments
Government buyers spend over $30 billion annually through GSA contracts.
EPA: New mail-delivery fleet needs more electric vehicles
In a sharply worded letter, the EPA says the Postal Service plan to make 10% of its next-generation fleet electric “underestimates greenhouse gas emissions, fails to consider more environmentally protective feasible alternatives and inadequately considers impacts on communities with environmental justice concerns.”
Watchdog: 2 Trump EPA appointees defrauded agency of $130K
Two high-ranking Trump political appointees at the EPA engaged in fraudulent payroll activities, including payments to employees after they were fired and to one of the officials when he was absent from work.
New EPA chief committed to restoring ‘scientific integrity’
At the EPA, Michael Regan is helping to lead President Joe Biden's efforts to address climate change and advocate for environmental justice.
Why federal science jobs need a brand rehab
Federal agencies are struggling to recruit and retain scientists to replace departing employees and conduct essential work.
By Jessie Bur
Becerra confirmed to shepherd Biden’s ambitious health plans
Xavier Becerra became the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services after a close Senate vote March 18.
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
Biden picks Lloyd Austin, retired Army general, to lead Pentagon
Austin would require a wavier from Congress to serve.
No Ma’am: Pentagon down to just handful of women appointees, spotlighting history of inequality
Once a trio of departures is official, there will be only three Senate-confirmed women in the Pentagon.
By Aaron Mehta