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NARFE Statement on the Confirmation of Dale Cabaniss as OPM Director

September 11, 2019

In response to the Senate’s confirmation of Dale Cabaniss as director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NARFE National President Ken Thomas issued the following statement:

“Just as NARFE has long served as a resource to previous OPM directors, we look forward to developing the same productive relationship with Director Cabaniss to ensure that OPM effectively carries out its mission and fulfills its key responsibilities. Yet, considering the Administration’s reorganization proposal calls for the elimination of the very agency Ms. Cabaniss has been confirmed to lead, we hope that OPM is around long enough for that relationship to grow.

“We also hope Director Cabaniss is sincere in her commitment to ‘protect the civil service, merit principles and retirees’ as she noted in testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee last spring. Given our shared goals in supporting, promoting and serving the dedicated men and women who serve the American people, we are eager to establish a positive working relationship with Director Cabaniss and continue to provide assistance to the entire agency for the benefit of the federal community.”

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As the only organization solely dedicated to the general welfare of all federal workers and retirees, NARFE delivers valuable guidance, timely resources and powerful advocacy. For nearly a century, NARFE has been a trusted source of knowledge for the federal community, Capitol Hill, the executive branch and the media.

CONTACT:
Jill Talley
NARFE Director of Public Relations
jtalley@narfe.org
(703)838-7760

NARFE Statement on the Confirmation of Dale Cabaniss as OPM Director

September 11, 2019

In response to the Senate’s confirmation of Dale Cabaniss as director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NARFE National President Ken Thomas issued the following statement:

“Just as NARFE has long served as a resource to previous OPM directors, we look forward to developing the same productive relationship with Director Cabaniss to ensure that OPM effectively carries out its mission and fulfills its key responsibilities. Yet, considering the Administration’s reorganization proposal calls for the elimination of the very agency Ms. Cabaniss has been confirmed to lead, we hope that OPM is around long enough for that relationship to grow.

“We also hope Director Cabaniss is sincere in her commitment to ‘protect the civil service, merit principles and retirees’ as she noted in testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee last spring. Given our shared goals in supporting, promoting and serving the dedicated men and women who serve the American people, we are eager to establish a positive working relationship with Director Cabaniss and continue to provide assistance to the entire agency for the benefit of the federal community.”

                                                                           # # #

As the only organization solely dedicated to the general welfare of all federal workers and retirees, NARFE delivers valuable guidance, timely resources and powerful advocacy. For nearly a century, NARFE has been a trusted source of knowledge for the federal community, Capitol Hill, the executive branch and the media.

CONTACT:
Jill Talley
NARFE Director of Public Relations
jtalley@narfe.org
(703)838-7760