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Lawmakers Propose Bill Limiting Government's Use of Facial Recognition
The legislation would require law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant before conducting facial recognition surveillance.
Defense
Apprehensions of Undocumented Immigrants on the Southwest Border Continue to Fall
The figure is the lowest since July 2018 and marks the fifth consecutive month that the number has dropped.
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Kansas Faces Charges Foster Care System is Broken
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Kentucky governor concedes … Lawsuit could purge Wisconsin voters … Baltimore hits 300 homicides for fifth consecutive year.
Management
Trump Effort to Weaken Union Lawsuit Could Be Unlawful
Labor law experts say a memo granting the Federal Labor Relations Authority the ability to fire members of the Federal Service Impasses Panel undermines the law establishing the two boards.
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Amazon Cites ‘Political Influence’ in Coming JEDI Protest
Amazon will fight over the $10 billion cloud contract that the Pentagon awarded to Microsoft in October.
Management
Postal Service Doubles Annual Losses to $8.8 Billion
USPS is no longer seeing accelerating growth from its shipping and package business.
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A Proposal to Treat Icy Winter Roads with Beet Juice
Lawmakers in Michigan want the Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of adding beet juice to road salt to treat icy roads in the winter.
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Officials: Shared Services Implementation Begins But Journey Will Be Long
Three of the four initial focus areas are ready to move beyond the standards-setting phase to implementation, with GSA’s payroll program leading the way.
Management
State Dept. Violated Civil Service Laws in Transferring Employee, IG Finds
The report is the second this year to substantiate allegations of illegal political retaliation against civil servants at State.
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For a City That Didn’t Burn, Challenges Continue a Year After California’s Most Destructive Wildfire
Officials say the city of Chico is strained by the influx of newcomers displaced by last year’s Camp Fire—but as a place untouched by wildfires, they aren't eligible for emergency funds to help with the sudden population growth.
Workforce
Nearly Half of Sexual Harassers Can Go Back to Work
After getting fired for sexual harassment in the workplace, many harassers are able to come back to work because of weak company policies.
Tech
U.S. Vets Targeted by Foreign Actors Aiming to Sway Elections, Experts Tell Congress
Actors from Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Macedonia, and elsewhere gain access to online forums by impersonating vets they find online
Management
Behind Medicare for All: The Sleeper Issue No One Is Debating
If Medicare is expanded to cover all Americans, someone will have to do the back-office work the insurance companies now perform.
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After Virginia Beach Mass Shooting, Report Calls for Improved Security and Other Changes
The independent report made 58 recommendations, ranging from significant changes to the city’s management of human resources to increased workplace violence prevention training.
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How Chilean Protesters Took Down a Drone With Standard Laser Pointers
The low-powered presentation tool/dangerous children’s toy is becoming a weapon of choice for protesters around the world trying to take down or disable surveillance tech.
Oversight
Anonymous Complaint Questions Online Donations for Ukraine Whistleblower’s Legal Fees
The whistleblower’s team disputes the allegations.
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Truckers Challenge ‘Gig Worker’ Law With Lawsuit
They’re arguing that the landmark California legislation, meant to strengthen protections for workers, is preempted by federal law and shouldn’t apply to the trucking industry.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Board Reaffirms Decision to Broaden International Fund Despite Congressional Pressure
A bipartisan group of senators had demanded the board reverse a 2017 decision changing the index upon which the I Fund is based because the new benchmark will include Chinese companies.
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