Congress’ Doctor Warns COVID Cases Are Surging
Congress
Congress’ Doctor Warns COVID Cases Are Surging
2022-01-04 20:52:05
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — A warning Monday from the attending physician for Congress about skyrocketing COVID-19 cases is compelling lawmakers and Capitol Hill staff members to rethink their meeting schedules and masking guidelines. A letter Dr. Brian P. Monahan wrote to House... Read More

DOJ Employees Want Some Telework to Be Permanent
Future of Work
DOJ Employees Want Some Telework to Be Permanent
2021-07-06 20:00:47
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON -- As a deadline approaches for federal departments and agencies to solidify their post-COVID re-entry programs, a group of Justice Department employees is encouraging its bosses to keep at least some telework and other flexibility measures in place permanently.... Read More

Telework for Government Employees Becoming Viable After the Pandemic
Employment
Telework for Government Employees Becoming Viable After the Pandemic
2020-11-19 14:24:26
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- Federal agency executives and senators at a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday showed strong support for continuing telework among government employees even after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. They said telework is bringing down their costs and improving the quality... Read More

White House Outlines Strategy for Federal Agencies Resuming Operations
In The News
White House Outlines Strategy for Federal Agencies Resuming Operations
2020-04-22 18:39:24
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Federal workers hoping for some clarity on when and how they will return to work in their offices got a hint on Monday, when the White House released its framework for gradually reopening the federal government. The framework,... Read More

House Considering New Voting Procedures As Coronavirus Strikes Capitol Hill
Congress
House Considering New Voting Procedures As Coronavirus Strikes Capitol Hill
2020-03-20 12:55:49
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The House appears close to adopting new voting procedures on bills in the wake of two members testing positive for the coronavirus this week. Though the situation is evolving rapidly, as of Thursday afternoon, House Rules Committee Chairman... Read More

Federal Agencies Remain Open in DC, OMB Urges ‘Maximum Telework Flexibilities’
Health
Federal Agencies Remain Open in DC, OMB Urges ‘Maximum Telework Flexibilities'
2020-03-16 16:10:20
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The Office of Management and Budget on Sunday asked federal agencies in and around the nation's capitol to offer telework to all eligible employees, the latest in the government's evolving steps to deal with the coronavirus. In a... Read More

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