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VHA on track to meet 2023 staffing targets, but House lawmakers urge further hiring reforms

May 17, 2023 2023, staffing, House, urge, Lawmakers, Track, Meet, Targets, Reforms, hiring, Further0 comment

Ongoing recruitment challenges for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ health care workforce are gaining more attention — and concerns — from Congress. The Veterans Health Administration is on track to reach its year-end target increase for its total number of employees. But problems persist in VHA’s hiring and onboarding processes, lawmakers on the House Veterans Affairs Committee said. “We all know that this is a crisis situation. It was a crisis before COVID. It’s a bigger crisis now. And we have to treat it accordingly and work on this in…

Two agencies point the finger when it comes to keeping track of tech spending

May 30, 2022 Tech, spending, Track, point, finger, Agencies, comes, keeping0 comment

<p><em>To listen to the Federal Newscast on your phone or mobile device, subscribe in <a href=”https://www.podcastone.com/federal-newstalk?showAllEpisodes=true”>PodcastOne</a> or <a href=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/federal-newscast/id1053077930?mt=2″>Apple Podcasts</a>. The best listening experience on desktop can be found using Chrome, Firefox or Safari.</em></p> <ul> <li>A bill requiring federal agencies to come up with a plan to recycle their electric vehicle batteries moves ahead in Congress. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approves the <a href=”https://www.romney.senate.gov/romney-joins-colleagues-in-introducing-bipartisan-bill-to-ensure-appropriate-use-and-recycling-of-federal-electric-vehicle-batteries/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Strategic EV Management Act</a>. The bill requires the General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget to come up with a plan…

Connecticut Democrats urge U.S. Congress to pass the COVID-19 relief bill so schools and municipalities can get back on track – Hartford Courant

March 6, 2021 Congress, COVID19, urge, municipalities, back, Connecticut, Track, Bill, pass, relief, Schools, Democrats, Hartford, U.S., Courant0 comment

Connecticut Democrats urge U.S. Congress to pass the COVID-19 relief bill so schools and municipalities can get back on track Hartford Courant “us congress” – Google News

Congress on track to pass the largest emergency aid deal in US history – CNN

March 26, 2020 Congress, History, Track, deal, pass, emergency, largest0 comment

Congress on track to pass the largest emergency aid deal in US history CNNView Full Coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

Trump on track to become third U.S. president to be impeached – Reuters

December 17, 2019 U.S., Reuters, president, Track, Third, become, Trump, Impeached0 comment

Trump on track to become third U.S. president to be impeached Reuters Explainer: How impeachment works and why Trump is unlikely to be removed Reuters Trump fatigue is real — but here are five reasons to pay attention to impeachment anyway CNN Trump a ‘clear and present danger to democracy’ BBC News Democratic meltdown: Trump soars above rivals as new poll sees US President storm to win Express.co.uk View full coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News