Lawmakers Call for GAO Probe Into Federal Worker Firings
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer is among the more than 30 US House and Senate lawmakers calling on the Government Accounting Office to investigate the administration’s federal worker firings.
Hoyer Joins Union Leaders at Rally
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined members of Congress, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union and the National Federation of Federal Employees, and union leaders at a rally this week to stand in solidarity with federal employees.
Pax Joins Pilot Program on Expanding Commissary Benefit
The NAS Patuxent River commissary is participating in a US Department of Defense 120-day pilot program to test the feasibility of expanding the commissary benefit to DoD civilians at all stateside commissaries.
Hoyer Pushes for Expanded Paid Leave Program
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined his colleagues in introducing the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, legislation to grant federal employees 12 weeks of paid leave if they face personal illness, illness of a family member, or a military deployment.
Valve Suspected in Hornets’ & Growlers’ Hypoxia
Researchers studying hypoxia incidents say a valve has been identified and might be causing problematic cabin pressure changes in F/A-18E and F Super Hornets and E/A-18G Growlers during flight.
Big Buyouts Eyed for DoD Civilian Workers
Civilian defense workers could be looking at a new $40,000 buyout program set up by the Pentagon. It’s likely be a hit at DoD as the Pentagon moves to cut headquarters staff.
Obama: Troops Will Remain in Afghanistan
New realities lead to the president’s decision to leave a force in Afghanistan.
South Korea: No to Boeing’s Silent Eagle
South Korea holds out for a later-generation option as President Obama at U.N. opens door to Iran, stays tough on Syria.
