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Commerce Dept. employee suspended for Hatch Act violation
A Commerce Department supervisor has been suspended for 50 days without pay for Hatch Act violations, the Office of Special Counsel announced.
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Senate fails to advance continuing resolution
The Senate on Tuesday voted down a procedural motion on a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government past the end of the fiscal year.
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Federal Voting Assistance Program helps overseas military, civilians
The Federal Voting Assistance Program reminded military and overseas citizens to send in their ballots as soon as possible to make sure their election office receives their votes on time.
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Bill requires Congress to get health care from VA
A House lawmaker has sponsored legislation that would require all members of Congress and their staff to get their healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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IRS to hire private tax-collection firms
The Internal Revenue Service announced Sept. 26 that it will hire four private agencies to begin collecting certain overdue federal tax debts starting next spring.
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SEA names new president
The Senior Executives Association has named a former Department of Energy official as the organization’s new president.
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House passes VA reform bill
The House this month passed a bill that would reform the way disciplinary proceedings are conducted at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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OPM proposes higher death gratuity
The Office of Personnel Management on Sept. 16 sent Congress a proposal aimed at harmonizing death gratuities across the federal government—and providing families of civilian employees killed in the line of duty what OPM said would be more equitable benefits.
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VA inks contracts aimed at speeding decisions
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the award of contracts it said will help speed up the claims decision process.