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  • Trump Admin & Climate Data: Erasure & Agnotology

    Trump Admin & Climate Data: Erasure & Agnotology

    Trump administration's approach to climate data involves erasure & agnotology, obscuring knowledge to serve political ends. Loss of climate reports hinders policy & public awareness. The goal is to boost fossil fuels.


    USSS Reforms: More Funding & Training After Trump Incident

    USSS Reforms: More Funding & Training After Trump Incident

    USSS implements reforms after Trump incident: disciplinary actions, updated training, increased funding ($3.5B), and a surge in applications. Focus on security and protectee safety.


    Education Department Layoffs: Supreme Court Ruling & Impact

    Education Department Layoffs: Supreme Court Ruling & Impact

    Supreme Court allows Education Department to proceed with 1,300 layoffs, overruling a lower court order. Dissents highlight division dismantling. Impact on students, teachers & communities anticipated.


    Trump RIFs: Court Reviewing Legality After Supreme Court Ruling

    Trump RIFs: Court Reviewing Legality After Supreme Court Ruling

    Despite a Supreme Court ruling, a federal judge plans to assess the legality of Trump administration's individual RIF plans impacting federal employee unions and agencies. New layoff notices are expected soon.


    APWU Agreement & Postal Rate Concerns

    APWU Agreement & Postal Rate Concerns

    APWU union validates agreement amid postal rate hike concerns under new management. Stakeholders challenge DeJoy's plan for USPS sustainability. Solidarity and unity of employee key.


    NOAA Restaffing: Jacobs Pledges Action After Trump-Era Cuts

    NOAA Restaffing: Jacobs Pledges Action After Trump-Era Cuts

    Neil Jacobs pledges to restore NOAA staffing after significant cuts under Trump, focusing on essential services and addressing staffing shortages. Scrutiny follows Texas floods and past controversies.


    State Department Layoffs: Court Ruling Triggers Workforce Reduction

    State Department Layoffs: Court Ruling Triggers Workforce Reduction

    Following a court ruling, the State Department is proceeding with layoffs, impacting foreign service officers and civil service employees. The reorganization aims to cut 3,400 positions.


    Supreme Court OKs Trump’s Federal Workforce Reduction Plans

    Supreme Court OKs Trump’s Federal Workforce Reduction Plans

    The Supreme Court reversed a lower court order, allowing federal agencies to proceed with Trump's workforce reduction plans (RIF). Mass firings are likely, impacting government services. Legal challenges continue.


    Public Servants: Balancing Freedom and Public Good

    Public Servants: Balancing Freedom and Public Good

    Public servants navigate the tension between individual freedoms and public safety, balancing personal liberties with the greater good. This challenging task deserves appreciation beyond special events.


    DHS Intelligence Office: Staff Cuts & Controversy

    DHS Intelligence Office: Staff Cuts & Controversy

    DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis plans major staff cuts amid controversy over past domestic spying. Concerns linger regarding potential abuses and intelligence failures. Reduction from 1000 to 275.


    EU Plastics Converters: Reuse Targets & Impact

    EU Plastics Converters: Reuse Targets & Impact

    EuPC assesses the impact of EU's PPWR mandatory reuse targets on plastic pallet packaging. Studies reveal potential cost increases (EUR4.9B+) and increased CO2 emissions, challenging sustainability goals.


    Trump’s Science Policy: Concerns over Politicization and Transparency

    Trump’s Science Policy: Concerns over Politicization and Transparency

    Trump's science policies face criticism for potentially politicizing research and hindering scientific integrity. Concerns raised about transparency, data access, and influence on federal employees. New guidelines spark debate.