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Department of Education ripped over ‘lax’ telework policies
Another federal agency has come under fire by lawmakers for permitting its employees to telework.
Congress moves to repopulate fed buildings, drawing White House ire
The bill echoes Republicans’ calls to the White House and leaders of federal agencies to bring teleworking employees back to offices.
Interior Dept. expands return-to-office orders
Unions say agencies are not consulting the workforce before making reentry mandates.
House passes $460 billion spending package. Senate expected to follow.
The first package of six bills expected to be voted on Wednesday has a price tag of about $460 billion.
Congress leaders unveil 6 spending bills to avoid government shutdown
The price tag for the package out Sunday comes to about $460 billion, representing less than 30% of discretionary spending.
GI Bill rule change could upend requirements for online-only classes
A move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn.
Do feds get religious days like Easter, Passover or Ramadan off?
There are ways the observant can seek time off from work to celebrate.
Biden urges Congress to avoid government shutdown, fund aid to Ukraine
Republicans in the House have thus far refused to bring up the $95 billion security package that bolsters aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific.
By Colleen Long and Darlene Superville
At least 100,000 feds face furloughs this week unless Congress acts
Come Friday, March 1 at midnight, the current continuing resolution keeping the departments of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation a
Biden will urge Congress' leaders to keep the government open
During the meeting, the president will discuss the “urgency” of passing the aid package, as well as legislation to keep the government running.
By Darlene Superville