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Category: Federal Agency News

Federal Agency News from around the Federal Government; keeping Federal Employees Updated on Trending Topics from Numerous Agencies

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Cybersecurity in the Federal Government

Apr 28, 2020 Benefits Ben

The GAO Reports Unimplemented Recommendations Involving Cybersecurity Risks at the USDA, DOI, Education Department, and State Dept. Also – How Safe is Your TSP Account?

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First Steps Are Being Taken to Send Employees Back to the Office

Apr 25, 2020 Jennifer Meyer

First steps Are Being Taken to Reopen Government Agencies and Send Employees Back to The Office

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Emergency Use Authorization: FDA Approves At-Home COVID-19 Test

Apr 22, 2020 Benefits Ben

The Food and Drug Administration Approves first COVID-19 test that has “in-home” Option

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US Postal Service on the Verge of Collapse

Apr 18, 2020 Benefits Ben

USPS Could be on the verge of collapse, forced to cease operating by the Fall without some sort of Bailout

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NASA Astronauts Return from ISS to a Different World; Is COVID-19 in Space?

Apr 17, 2020 Benefits Ben

As NASA Astronauts return from the International Space Station (ISS) after a 6 month shift, they return to a world much different than the one they left- Is Covid-19 in…

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Fiscal Stimulus Package Update

Apr 16, 2020 Jennifer Meyer

Here is an update on the Fiscal Stimulus Package passed through the CARES Act

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BLM and NFS – Will they Close Public Land?

Apr 12, 2020 Benefits Ben

Will they close public land due to the Coronavirus? The Bureau of Land Management & National Forest Service would have to decide

Federal Agency News

The SECURE Act & Your Financial Plan

Mar 30, 2020 Benefits Ben

The SECURE Act Could Potentially Have Positive Impacts on Numerous Aspects of your Financial plan

Federal Agency News

Federal Jobs on the Frontline of COVID-19 Crisis

Mar 26, 2020 Benefits Ben

USPS, TSA, and ICE are three Federal Agencies who face tough decisions as the nation grapples with the COVID-19 Crisis

Federal Agency News

OPM Gets 9th Head Director in 7 Years After Cabaniss’ Sudden Resignation

Mar 23, 2020 Benefits Ben

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director was Filled for the 8th time since 2013 as Michael Rigas takes over for Dale Cabaniss- who suddenly resigned on Tuesday, March 17th.

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