Don Beyer

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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.

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USDA relocation

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

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Don Beyer

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

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

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

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

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‘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.

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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…

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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

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.

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