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VA severs ties with most federal unions, terminating worker contracts
About 80% of VA's roughly 450,000 employees are union members, but the department will no longer honor its contracts with the bargaining units.
Federal funds to aid public safety in Nebraska
The state of Nebraska and some cities and counties are getting a combined $6.4 million to address public safety issues during the coronavirus outbreak.
Watchdog finds White House and DHS lack adequate plans for cybersecurity workforce
DHS and OMB have partially implemented several cybersecurity workforce reforms, according to the GAO, but they also lack clarity on which agency is in charge of what efforts.
By Andrew Eversden
OPM announces special Combined Federal Campaign giving period
Federal employees will be able to donate to eligible charities through the end of June.
By Andrew Eversden
Senators want federal innovation centers to help state and local governments
However, red tape prevents the organizations from quickly partnering with state and local governments.
By Andrew Eversden
Here’s the plan for sending federal employees back into the office
A return to normal operations is dependent on public health assessments by state.
By Andrew Eversden
How DoD expanded its networks to beat the telework spike
As the coronavirus keeps employees working at home, the Department of Defense is rapidly expanded its IT capacity.
By Andrew Eversden
Interest groups call on Congress for IT relief package
Funding for IT and cybersecurity cannot be forgotten as the federal workforce works from home, the groups said in a letter.
By Andrew Eversden
FCC chair moves toward spectrum sale the Pentagon calls ‘unacceptable’
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has shown his support for Ligado's request, which is opposed by the Pentagon.
By Mike Gruss and Aaron Mehta
Justice Department watchdog is reviewing prisons for virus safety
The review is meant to ensure the agency is complying with the government’s guidance and best practices to prevent, manage and contain a coronavirus outbreak behind bars.
New US attorney in South Carolina hunts coronavirus scams
The suite of government offices on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston is nearly empty with the exception of a busy man who wipes down surfaces with virus-killing disinfectants before getting down to business.
By John Monk, The State