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Erich Wagner

Erich Wagner
Erich Wagner is a senior correspondent covering pay, benefits, organized labor and other federal workforce issues. He joined Government Executive in the spring of 2017 after extensive experience writing about state and local issues in Maryland and Virginia, most recently as editor-in-chief of the Alexandria Times. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland.
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More Than 100 Lawmakers Urge Feds to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waivers

The Biden administration is working to make the program easier to access, but permanent reforms won’t be implemented until next summer.

  • By Erich Wagner
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The Biden Team Announces Pay Raises of Up to $20,000 Annually for Federal Firefighters

The pay increases, authorized as part of the bipartisan infrastructure law, will be retroactive to October 2021.

  • By Erich Wagner
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Democrats Confident of Spending Deal, One Week from Shutdown Deadline

Lawmakers are still working on a deal on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which likely includes money for border security.

  • By Erich Wagner
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States to Feds: Enough With the Red Tape Already

Representatives of states, hospitals and others say too much of their time is occupied with federal regulations.

  • By Erich Wagner