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GovExec@GovExec · Nov 13

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 24

A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday denied the Trump administration’s effort to attain the judicial green light to enforce a March executive order stripping two-thirds of the federal workforce of its collective bargaining rights. buff.ly/Sxdz9pu

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GovExec@GovExec · 5 h

The Trump administration is warning of dire consequences if it cannot reverse the tax agency's recent staffing exodus, via @EricM_Katz. buff.ly/gp96JAF

GovExec's tweet card. The Trump administration is warning of dire consequences if it cannot reverse the tax agency's recent staffing exodus.

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 24

The Trump administration revealed to a federal court on Thursday the specific offices at which widespread layoffs were planned as of earlier this year, providing rare insight into the scale of its proposed reductions in force, via @EricM_Katz. buff.ly/Jaz80Ns

GovExec's tweet card. Some plans have changed, but the document shows new details on RIF plans.

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 24

A Senate panel that was set to consider President Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. Special Counsel said that Paul Ingrassia’s appearance before the committee had been postponed, following widespread outcry over a series of controversies surrounding him. buff.ly/cJo13ML

GovExec's tweet card. The hearing for the White House’s pick to replace Federal Labor Relations Authority Chairwoman Susan Tsui Grundmann, who is still challenging her ouster, was similarly postponed.

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 24

The @USDA will soon move thousands of employees out of the Washington area and consolidate dozens of offices, likely leading to significant further reductions to the department’s already shrinking workforce, via @EricM_Katz. buff.ly/sbupLjL

GovExec's tweet card. The Agriculture Department is slashing regional offices and centralizing staff into five new hubs across the country.

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 24

A new survey shows most Americans oppose federal layoffs, but not necessarily out of support for fed workers. Concerns focus on how service delivery might suffer. Experts say messaging should shift to the real-life impacts of staffing cuts on the public. buff.ly/iOCcFLS

GovExec's tweet card. A Partnership for Public Service researcher said that there needs to be more focus on the consequences of laying off federal employees versus the government workers themselves because “we found...

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 23

A federal court says agencies can keep their RIF plans under wraps—for now. Learn more here: buff.ly/BrMnEM3

GovExec's tweet card. As more agency layoffs appear imminent, an appeals court has intervened in allowing more details on the plans to be released.

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 23

.@WHOMB is now billing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau $4.7 million for Russ Vought’s security detail, according to a memorandum obtained by Government Executive, via @EricM_Katz. buff.ly/WOrIA8p

GovExec's tweet card. The expense comes as CFPB's budget is slashed nearly in half.

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 21

Amid ongoing federal layoffs, new fellowship programs are creating opportunities for affected employees to continue public service or pivot their careers. Applications are now open. #FederalWorkforce #Fellowships #CareerTransition #PublicService buff.ly/NnrmmAJ

GovExec's tweet card. Harvard University will provide full scholarships for selected recipients seeking master’s degrees, and a deadline for a new program from Democracy Forward to research the effects of President Donald...

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 21

The VA launches a departmentwide review to rethink how it delivers services and fulfills its mission, amid ongoing federal workforce cuts. The effort aims to identify changes to improve veteran care even as the department sheds 30,000 employees. More here: buff.ly/hVGeQM0

GovExec's tweet card. Veterans Affairs is no longer planning mass layoffs, but major changes still expected.

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 21

Census workers say staffing shortages are getting worse, compounding long-standing issues at the agency. buff.ly/bQt3E8N

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 18

Trump creates new “Schedule G” job classification to expand the number of political appointees in federal agencies. Learn more here: buff.ly/7rYw2EN #federalworkforce

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 18

Federal agencies are adjusting workforce strategies following a Supreme Court ruling, with efforts focused on aligning staffing levels to new legal and operational standards. #FederalWorkforce #SCOTUS buff.ly/gmcMdYe

GovExec's tweet card. Agencies are still finalizing decisions on whether they have "too many people in the wrong place," official says.

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 18

House passes bill to rescind $9 billion from foreign aid and public media. It now heads to President Trump for final approval. More here: buff.ly/ZSUTnmO

GovExec's tweet card. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought said there will likely be additional rescission packages.

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 18

One week after the Supreme Court’s July 8 decision, agencies are moving forward with RIFs. From the VA to the State Department, here’s a look at the latest workforce cuts. See our full RIF Watch: buff.ly/6uMDldF

GovExec's tweet image. One week after the Supreme Court’s July 8 decision, agencies are moving forward with RIFs. From the VA to the State Department, here’s a look at the latest workforce cuts.

See our full RIF Watch: buff.ly/6uMDldF

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Stephen Ehikian@USGSAStephenE · Jul 17

At today’s @GovExec Government Efficiency Summit, I spoke about how @USGSA is making government more efficient, more effective & better representing American taxpayers—driven by four top priorities: Making Procurement Smarter, Rightsizing the Federal Footprint, IT Shared…

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 17

In a case before an MSPB judge, the Trump admin argued it has the authority to fire some career federal employees without cause. The outcome could affect key civil service protections. Learn more here: buff.ly/4F6jl68 #FederalJobs #CivilService #MSPB

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 17

Appeals court: Trump’s executive order limiting union rights may stay in effect while the federal employee union challenge moves forward. Details: buff.ly/hDtay4n #FederalWorkforce #UnionRights #ExecutiveOrder

GovExec's tweet card. The judge who dissented from an appellate court’s initial decision allowing the edict to be implemented issued a warning about the high standards that should accompany a judicial stay.

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 16

Senate is amending a bill to rescind billions in government funding. Lawmakers face a Friday deadline to finalize changes. Details: buff.ly/gVUsGNJ

GovExec's tweet card. Republicans in the House and Senate have until Friday to pass the recissions measure that targets foreign assistance and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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GovExec@GovExec · Jul 16

EXCLUSIVE: #USDA asks employees to fill critical vacancies through transfers. Also signals that more workforce cuts may be coming. buff.ly/My6F0WZ #federalworkforce

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