Posted on Friday, 10th October 2025 by Dennis Damp

Last year, I posted an article titled “Too Much Too Soon & Cable TV Subscription Costs,” in which I discussed automation and the high cost of cable TV subscription services. Ramifications of the Federal Shutdown – The Reality The house we visited a year ago finally sold last month, at 25% below its original asking […]

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Posted on Friday, 25th April 2025 by Dennis Damp

The hiring freeze has been extended to July 1, 2025, and applies to all executive departments and agencies regardless of their operational and funding sources. This freeze prohibits filling vacant federal civilian positions or creating new ones, with exceptions for immigration enforcement, national security, and public safety. When the hiring freeze ends, agencies can hire […]

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Posted on Monday, 31st March 2025 by Dennis Damp

President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) on March 27, 2025, that ended collective bargaining for agencies that perform intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security functions.  This impacts many Departments and agencies, including the VA, Department of Defense, and even the Department of Agriculture, to name a few. This is a significant change, and agency […]

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Posted on Friday, 28th March 2025 by Dennis Damp

Despite the overall uncertainty in the federal sector now, many in the national security workforce have, for the most part, been exempt from significant disruptions.  With few exceptions, most organizations, including those working in national security, will be included as Agency RIF and Reorganization Plans (ARRPs) progress.   Holding on to What You Got Federal […]

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Posted on Friday, 7th March 2025 by Dennis Damp

In last week’s article, I said, “DOGE is moving too far and fast, as evidenced by the chaos surrounding it,” and further stated, “They should allow each agency head to work within their organizations to streamline if needed.” Someone in the administration read my last article! Actually, the President’s cabinet and many others were complaining […]

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Posted on Saturday, 1st March 2025 by Dennis Damp

Two million federal employees received another email from OPM Friday evening requesting they reply with a list of last week’s accomplishments. The email states, “Going forward, please complete the above task each week by Mondays at 11:59 p.m. ET.” After reviewing the first memo, many agencies advised their staff not to reply; they handle these […]

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Posted on Friday, 28th February 2025 by Dennis Damp

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established by Executive Order (EO) 14158 on January 20, 2025. The EO aims to “establish the Department of Government Efficiency to implement the President’s DOGE Agenda by modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity.” DOGE is a temporary organization headed by the United States […]

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Posted on Sunday, 23rd February 2025 by Dennis Damp

All federal employees received an email from OPM on Saturday requesting they reply with a list of last week’s accomplishments. Elon Musk first mentioned this on X, and OPM sent the email shortly thereafter. The deadline to reply is 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 23! This has created anxiety and a flurry of activity across the […]

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