Don Beyer

New Congressional task force looks to make sure it’s not left behind by AI advancements

Twelve members of Congress shave been appointed to a new commission to lead the House’s exploration of AI’s transformational opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence

One DMV congressman’s view of the ongoing shutdown showdown

Government Shutdown

What happens to furloughed employees during a government shutdown?

Government Shutdown

After a summer break, Congress has a lot on its plate this fall

Congress

Two lawmakers move to unalterably slam the door shut on government shutdowns

Federal Newscast

After USDA Antideficiency Act violation, lawmakers push bill for more relocation oversight

Workforce

A progress report on a sitting Congressman who is back in college

People

In this photo taken Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, a research engineer works on image processing at the Ford Motor Company Research and Innovation Center in Palo Alto, Calif. The convergence of cars and technology is blurring the traditional geographical boundaries of both industries. Silicon Valley is dotted with research labs opened by automakers and suppliers, who are racing to develop high-tech infotainment systems and autonomous cars. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

This bill would pay colleges and universities to offer more data science

Open Data/Transparency

Union leaders, lawmakers call for expanded pay, benefits for federal workforce

Congress

Lawmakers renew calls to offer paid family and medical leave to federal employees

Workforce

TSP board shares ‘optimistic’ timeline for resolving call center issues

TSP

customer experience, customer service, customer support, glitch, technology, digital government, computer, phone, mobile device

‘We don’t always have the right answer:’ Why agency leaders should be more transparent

One way to improve federal employees’ trust? More transparency from agency leaders.

Federal Report

Sheet metal worker Carey Mercer assembles ductwork at Contractors Sheet Metal on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in New York. The construction industry is fighting to recruit more women into a sector that faces chronic labor shortages. As spending on infrastructure rises, construction firms will need to hire at least 430,000 new skilled laborers in 2021, according to an analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors. Right now, only 4% of construction laborers in the U.S. are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen)

Contractors have less than two months to create affirmative action programs

In today’s Federal Newscast, most federal supply and service contractors and subcontractors have less than two months to certify that they are meeting…

Federal Newscast

The Capitol is seen at dawn as a consequential week begins in Washington for President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress who are trying to advance his $3.5 trillion

Bereavement leave for feds, a new ‘digital corps,’ and more highlights from House NDAA

Workforce

The National Defense Authorization Act is often a grab-bag of sorts for members looking to easily address other legislative priorities with a bill that’s considered “must-pass” each year. Here are several provisions in the House-passed NDAA that are worth watching for federal employees.