The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
$2T Senate rescue bill passes with some workforce protections, but absent measures sought by the House
The $2 trillion pandemic rescue bill does not include a rollback of three years of Trump administration federal workforce policy included in a bill formulated by House Democrats. Lia Russell reports.
Federal credentialing shifts to accommodate telework, distancing
With fingerprinting services not always available, agencies are going to have to take some calculated risks with new employees. Adam Mazmanian has more.
States would get $400 million to run elections under COVID-19 threat
The money will be administered by the Election Assistance Commission, but some experts and lawmakers say it's not nearly enough. Derek B. Johnson explains.
COVID-19 and the federal workforce
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