NASA News: 2 Rockets Successfully Launched as Part of the Dynamo-2 Mission
NASA launches a pair of rockets from Wallops Island, VA to study the atmospheric dynamo
Within Grade Increases: How They Work and How to Appeal a Denial
For Feds, a within grade increase (WIGI) boosts their income, but what can be done if a WIGI is denied?
Famous Feds: Wanda Sykes & Ina Garten
Read about where Wanda Sykes and Ina Garten worked before becoming celebrities
2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: 2.7% Remains Best Bet
A bill drafted in the House of Representatives reflects support for Biden Administration’s proposed figure of 2.7%
Cybersecurity in the Federal Government: Proposed Legislation and More
Two bipartisan bills were introduced this past spring to help bolster the government’s cyber needs. Also, a CIO at the DoD gets disciplined for leaking information, and the MDA’s approach…
Biden’s Healthcare Team Almost Complete, but Still No Nominee to Lead FDA
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure’s confirmation to lead CMS would have officially filled up Senate-confirmed federal posts at HHS- except the FDA’s top position doesn’t even have a nominee yet.
Former VA Employee Starts 4-year Sentence for Stealing Information
Former federal employee is behind bars for attempting to sell personal information of Veterans and Coworkers. Also, a former federal contractor heads home from prison.
Emergency Paid Leave Fund Has to Be Used by Sept. 30 or Until Funds Run Out
Federal Employees looking to take advantage of the Emergency Paid Leave may have to act fast as funds are getting gobbled up by agencies.
Federal Agency Offices to Start Reopening this Summer
Agencies have until July 19th to submit reopening plans, hybrid of telework and in-office work could be mainstay, with agencies expected to use it as a recruitment tool.
Federal Employees Got Friday, June 18th Off with New Holiday
On June 17th, “Juneteenth” became the 11th federal holiday. With June 19th falling on a Saturday this year, Feds got a day off on the 18th.