Management
Report: Requirement for Federal Contractors to Pay $15 Minimum Wage Will Have ‘Minor’ Impact on Government Spending
Agencies still should be proactive in planning for implementation, consultancy says.
Route Fifty
Bipartisan, $304B Roads Bill Clears Senate Committee
Lawmakers in both parties are framing the legislation as a potential step toward a broader infrastructure deal. A new, $1 billion program for bike and pedestrian projects was added to the bill during a markup.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Federal CIO Teases Possible Telework Changes; VA Now Offering Vaccines to Eligible Adolescents
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Senate Democrats Call on Attorney General to Restore Immigration Judges Union
Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee called on Merrick Garland to reverse efforts to decertify the National Association of Immigration Judges and to axe a policy restricting judges' ability to speak publicly on immigration issues.
Defense
US Air Force Will Cut Turkey from F-35 Production, Kendall Says
The service secretary nominee also signals he’s not in favor of reducing U.S. F-35 purchases.
Management
1 in 4 Unvaccinated People May not Comply with CDC Guidelines to Wear Masks Indoors, Survey Suggests
Some vaccinated people will still be wearing masks to protect themselves from people who may not be vaccinated or wearing masks.
Defense
GovExec Daily: Base Renaming and the First Woman-Led U.S. Military Mission
Ben Watson joins the show to discuss Harriet Tubman's role in the Combahee River raid and the latest Defense One Radio episode.
Management
House Panel Advances Bill Aimed at Preventing Future Schedule F Efforts
The measure would require congressional approval for any efforts to add new classifications of jobs outside of the federal government’s competitive service.
Oversight
Committee Advances Bill to Protect IGs from Political Retaliation
The sweeping legislation addresses many issues raised during the Trump administration.
Nextgov
Legislation Would Expand IG Subpoena Power
The bill would allow inspectors general to compel former federal officials to provide testimony for investigations.
Management
EPA Admits to Altering Science Under Trump, Pledges New Course
Senior management demanded modifications to scientific conclusions that "did not make sense," career employees said.
Nextgov
Air Force’s JADC2 Contribution Shifting to Operational Status
The Advanced Battle Management System is ready for real-world testing, the service announced.
Defense
Estimated Cost of US Nuclear Modernization Jumps 28 Percent
The Congressional Budget Office’s latest estimate puts the price tag at $634 billion as some lawmakers try to bring it back down.
Management
Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Three challenges stand out as testing our nation’s ability to counter emerging biological threats.
Management
GovExec Daily: The Justice Department's Role in the Pandemic Response
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss a new task force to combat fraud.
Route Fifty
What Bike and Pedestrian Advocates Say is Missing From the Senate Roads Bill
The $304 billion draft legislation includes policies they wanted, but a major new grant program was left out and one group sees deeper flaws. Amendments are set to be considered this week.
Nextgov
GAO to Explore the Government’s Role in Cybersecurity Insurance
The Treasury Department runs a program to insure the insurers, but there’s a limit to the backstop.
Pay & Benefits
Biden Climate Edict Could Spell End for TSP Fossil Fuel Investments
The president’s executive order aimed at incorporating “climate-related financial risk” into federal budgeting also instructs officials to review how the Thrift Savings Plan considers risks from climate change in its decision-making.
Oversight
Trump Administration Often Denied Separated Parents Chance to Reunite With Their Kids Prior to Deportation, IG Finds
Inconsistent policy from ICE runs counter to claims from top DHS officials.
Workforce