The situation, which dates back 15 years, could be remedied by the Biden administration, which has vowed to make the federal government a ‘model employer.’
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Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Nationalize the U.S. Fossil Fuel Industry to Save the Planet
Turning the biggest oil companies over to public ownership would serve several goals at once, including climate resilience.
Posted inTransportation
Is Amtrak Up to Crossing the Hudson?
As billions flow to the Gateway Program’s Hudson River megaproject for new bridges and tunnels, an audit finds that Amtrak has serious work to do—in-house.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Making the Next Coronavirus Vaccine Truly Public
The vaccine developed at the Walter Reed Army Institute should not be privatized for maximum profit.
Posted inHousing and Transportation
5G Rollout Is an Administrative-State Fail
Reliable wireless networks? Safe air travel? Why not both?
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Government Is Still Operating Under Trump’s Budget
Trump-era austerity for the regulatory state has been in place since Biden’s inauguration. That must end next month.
Posted inWorking in America
Can OSHA Keep Workers Safe? The Court Hears the Case Tomorrow.
Had OSHA’s standard not been stayed by the most conservative circuit court, the number of COVID cases and deaths would have been reduced.
Posted inPolitics
The (Government) Customer Is Always Right
A new executive order promises to speed the delivery of government services by modernizing cooperation across federal departments and state and local governments.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Biden, Oil Companies Clash Over Price-Gouging Allegations
Although the petroleum giants have a laundry list of complaints, they continue to make bank.
Posted inTAP
Latest Jobs Report: More Ammo for Build Back Better
Today on TAP: The recovery is broadly on track but needs all the help it can get.
