Recent Removals and Demotions at the EPA and DOI
The First Chief-of-Staff of the DOI under Biden quickly lost her new role. At the EPA, more than 40 science…
Changing Coverage: Open Seasons, Physicals, & FEGLI Qualifying Life Events
Federal Employees elect to enroll in FEGLI Options A, B, & C when first eligible, but adding it later can…
A Short History of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
A brief history and glance at the Office and Personnel Management
NASA News: 1st Flight on Mars & Space-X Gets Contract to Attempt Moon Shot
History was made with first powered flight of an aircraft on another planet, plus Elon Musk’s Space-X Wins Big Contract…
2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: No Word Yet from White House
The President’s proposed budget will be the next step in determining the 2022 Federal Pay Raise, but it is far…
USDA: A Brief History
The US Department of Agriculture Represents the Rich Agrarian Culture present throughout the Country.
FDA Scientists: The Lowdown
STWS takes a look at prominent jobs of the Federal Government. This week: Scientists at the Food & Drug Administration…
The Federal Employee Leave Fund Enacted by Congress
Part of the 2021 pandemic relief and stimulus law includes a $570 million fund for Federal Employees.
Air Force Chief of Staff Releases Memo to Revamp Cyber Training
General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. released a memorandum containing recommendations to improve the US Air Force’s cybersecurity.
5 Traps That Can Bog Down Your Federal Retirement Package. (Plus 1)
5 Traps (plus a bonus one) that can affect your retirement package from the Federal Government