"Basic research needs to be a federal priority if we're going to keep feeding innovations that later can produce the SpaceXes of the world," Joseph Jewell said.
A letter addressed to the Office of Personnel Management points out discrepancies in how some law enforcement officers are classified for retirement purposes.
Law enforcement officers walk in front of a federal courthouse Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, will head back to court Thursday for arraignment in Los Angeles on federal tax charges filed after the collapse of a plea deal that could have spared him the spectacle of a criminal trial during the 2024 campaign. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
"We're unfortunately less safe today than we were pre-9/11, so on September 10th, because of not the technology issues, but the people issues," said Max Stier.
A New Jersey police officer holds an American Flag before the start of the ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Jay Clayton testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing to be the next Director of National Intelligence on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
"We can all have sensitivity to it, regardless if you knew someone or not, or experienced 9/11 or not. It's still a strong, powerful story," said Paul Morando.
After a final rule upending the RIF process took full effect, performance will now be the top priority, with seniority and tenure serving as tiebreakers.
Federal workforce reductions led to loss of institutional knowledge, creating a need for agency leaders to pivot on employee development strategies, CHCOs say.
"Based on these leading practices ... they should consolidate these programs and focus on all types of information, leverage expertise," said Joe Hackett.
FILE- In this Feb. 5, 2018, file photo, the seal of the Board of Governors of the United States Federal Reserve System is displayed in the ground at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Reorganization plans that have since been withdrawn show HUD has been looking to consolidate and restructure its offices following significant staffing losses.
"We knew a size standard evaluation was coming, but it appears from everything we've gathered that the Hill did not get a lot notice," said Jim Carroll.
The Capitol is seen under early morning skies in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. The Senate approved legislation to temporarily fund the government late last night, a key step toward averting a federal shutdown after President Donald Trump backed off his demand for money for a border wall with Mexico. The House is expected to vote before Friday's deadline, when funding for a portion of the government expires. Without resolution, more than 800,000 federal workers would face furloughs or be forced to work without pay, disrupting government operations days before Christmas. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
"The exclusion bar can be for the rest of your lifetime or for several years, but it effectively halts your ability to participate," said Alice Harris.
FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2021, file photo, a syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic at the Reading Area Community College in Reading, Pa. Millions of U.S. workers now have a Jan. 4 deadline to get a COVID vaccine. The federal government on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 announced new vaccine requirements for workers at companies with more than 100 employees as well as workers at health care facilities that treat Medicare and Medicaid patients.. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
The seal of Central Intelligence Agency is seen in the lobby the headquarters building in Langley, Va., on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
FILE - A Super Tuesday voter walks past a sign requiring a photo ID at a polling location, March 5, 2024, in Mount Holly, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
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