Management
Introducing the Government Hall of Fame Class of 2021
From the first career civil servant to the head of the Smithsonian, it’s an exemplary group.
Defense
US Air Force Developing Combat Tanker-Airlifter that Can Land on Water
In a conflict with China, aircraft will need flexibility in basing, and that means water takeoffs, landings.
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How the Veterans Affairs Department Went Digital During the Pandemic
Senior officials shared details and numbers on the department’s COVID-19-specific deployments.
Management
GovExec Daily: How the Federal Government Can Impact Diversity and Equity
Deloitte's Shrupti Shah joins the podcast to discuss DEI initiatives being pursued by the Biden administration.
Employee Policy
Military spouse? Use your hiring preference!
Military spouses have an edge at hiring time for federal jobs, and its one that if you qualify can be accessed online, without any in-person hurdles.
Management
Training the Watchdogs: ‘Our Job Doesn't End When You Leave The Door’
Government Executive spoke with Douglas Holt, executive director of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency’s training institute.
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Biden Administration Asks Local Governments to Set Housing Goals
HUD's new ‘House America’ initiative aims to increase the number of affordable housing units and to reduce the number of unhoused people across the country.
Management
Democrats Announce Plan to Avert a Shutdown and Suspend the Debt Ceiling in a Single Bill
The stage is set for a showdown, with Republicans opposed to raising or suspending the debt limit.
Oversight
New Report Shows 'Deeply Troubling Failures' by Border Patrol in Boy’s Death, Key Congressional Leader Says
The DHS inspector general has confirmed the findings of a ProPublica investigation into the death of a 16-year-old Guatemalan who died in a Border Patrol cell in Texas.
Management
Interior Employees Impacted by Trump's Relocations Rejoice as Biden Moves Agency Headquarters Back to D.C.
"A wrong has been undone," one former employee says.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Booster Shot News; Reality TV Star Sentenced for Paycheck Protection Program Fraud
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
‘Horrible Mistake’: Pentagon Admits Drone Strike Killed Children, Not Terrorists
After just eight hours of surveillance and a tip about a “white Toyota Corolla,” the U.S. fired a Hellfire missile on Aug. 29 at the wrong target.
Management
FDA Panel Recommends Limiting Pfizer Booster Shots to Americans 65 and Older, and Those at High Risk of Severe COVID-19
An FDA panel has voted against recommending approval of a booster COVID-19 shot for the general population – disappointing some public health officials.
Management
Perilous Situation for Afghan Allies Left behind Shows a Refugee System That’s not up to the Job
The dangerous situation faced by Afghans who want to flee, but can’t, shows how unwilling or unprepared the U.S. and other countries are to deal with refugees.
Management
GovExec Daily: Building a More Collaborative Intergovernmental System
The National Academy of Public Administration's Terry Gerton joins the podcast to discuss how to make it easier for levels of government to work together.
Employee Policy
WH vaccine EOs inapplicable on Hill
A new fact-check report reminds the public that White House personnel directives apply to executive branch employees, not to employees of Congress.
Defense
30,177 Military Members Have Died by Suicide since 9/11. Why?
In the past 20 years, 30,177 active military and veterans of post-9/11 wars have committed suicide. That's four times as many deaths as those killed in action.
Route Fifty
Public Works Agencies Hit by Rising Prices and Supply Delays
That’s on top of longer standing troubles filling jobs. The trio of challenges is stacking up at a pivotal moment for infrastructure spending in the U.S.
Route Fifty
Infrastructure, Budget Bills Estimated to Support 4M Jobs
The budget bill would add 1.1 million jobs related to caregiving alone, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
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