NASA News: Cygnus Spacecraft Launching August 10th to Resupply ISS
Northrup Grumman’s 16th commercial resupply mission is set to launch from Wallops Island, VA in August.
Biden to Announce Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees
With COVID cases increasing again, White House to require federal workers to be vaccinated.
Executive Order to Create a More Equitable and Diverse Federal Workforce
Biden signed an executive order last month to bolster diversity in federal agencies, who await guidance from OPM on the…
New “Mutual Fund Window” in TSP to Arrive in 2022
In summer 2022, the TSP will add a “mutual fund window” option with 5000+ investment choices, including ESG funds.
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 and 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…
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…