The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has advanced the ACCESS Act, a bipartisan bill to remove degree requirements for federal contractors, via Erich Wagner. buff.ly/3JjRGY8

OPM's new rule removes Social Security numbers from mailed documents, reducing the risk of fraud and identity left, via Carten Cordell. buff.ly/3Jf0UVB

Proposed legislation, the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act, aims to enhance decision-making accuracy within the VA Department's Board of Veterans Appeals, via Carten Cordell. buff.ly/4axYKfC

#FlashbackFriday : 37 years ago the Thrift Savings Plan was established, revolutionizing retirement savings for federal employees. Our coverage from 2001 uncovered how it play it smart at the time.

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Exciting news for young professionals! OPM is updating the federal government's internship program, making it easier for students and recent grads to kickstart their careers in government, via Erich Wagner. buff.ly/3Jdwkf1

COMMENTARY | Extending administrative leave to veterans in the federal workforce for VA appointments would reflect our national values, honoring their sacrifices and facilitating a smooth transition to civilian life. buff.ly/43QWy0d

A House Subcommittee delved into the FBI's office space strategy, though the never-ending debate surrounding its potential new headquarters continued, via Carten Cordell. buff.ly/3vP2cU2

New report sheds light on Coast Guart's aircraft fleet modernization efforts amidst aviation workforce challenges, via Carten Cordell. buff.ly/3PR5KvB

OPM hits a new milestone, processing over 10,000 retirement requests for the second consecutive month, via Erich Wagner. buff.ly/3PVDnfP

Sens. Peters and Ernst unveil the Telwork Transparency Act, seeking to enhance transparency around federal telework policies, via Erich Wagner. buff.ly/4au5UkT

COMMENTARY | A sharp rise in security clearance denials due to drug use highlights the complexities individuals face when pursuing federal employment. buff.ly/4aODMIX

New legislation introduced by Adam Schiff and Rep. Jimmy Gomez seeks to repurpose underutilized government facilities into affordable housing projects, via Carten Cordell. buff.ly/3TOrb1H

Federal employee unions stand behind the Biden administration's efforts to protect civil service workers from potential threats to their job protections, via Erich Wagner. buff.ly/43LO5LO

COMMENTARY | Efforts of entrepreneurial leadership by high-ranking government officials are lacking proper recognition despite the positive impact. buff.ly/3TDqDvy

Learn the importance of informed requests and clear documentation for federal employees and retirees from this real-life story. Read here: buff.ly/3TOvN7Y

OPM issues final rule preventing the conversion of federal employees to at-will status, safeguarding the civil service from Trump-era Schedule F policy. buff.ly/43Q7o6z

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COMMENTARY | Transforming the federal workforce culture demands a shift beyond routine training and motivational decor. buff.ly/49rgTu6

Attention USPS annuitants: Learn about the Medicare Part B special enrollment period, its benefits, how it aligns with your current plan, and additional resources for a well-informed choice. buff.ly/4cKmBtS

GAO urges Nuclear Regulatory Commission to incorporate climate change projections into safety planning for nuclear power plants, via Carten Cordell.