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Cracking Down on 'Disruptions' of Government Meetings
The Utah state Senate unanimously passed a bill that the sponsor said is meant to "create civility." It would increase penalties for protests or other disruptions of public meetings.
Oversight
Watchdog: Poor Communication Left HHS Ill-Equipped to Handle Family Separation Policy
Leaders ignored warnings from career staff that would have helped them better care for an influx of children, IG found.
Workforce
Why Having Fewer OSHA Inspectors Matters
A reduction in OSHA inspectors may lead to a reduction in workplace safety.
Tech
The Pentagon’s AI Shop Takes A Venture Capital Approach to Funding Tech
The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center will take a Series A, B, approach to building tech for customers, with product managers and mission teams.
Management
U.S., U.K. Agree to ‘Further’ Restrict Huawei, Defense Secretary Says
But it’s not clear whether any actual changes emerged from Thursday’s meeting between the top U.S. and British defense leaders.
Management
How Leaders Can Help Reverse the Rise of Suicides in America
The CDC has adopted “connectedness” as a strategy to combat the factors that contribute to the high number of suicides in the United States.
Insights
Agility on Demand: Advancing Communications for Warfighters and Emergency Responders
Despite advances in satellite communications technology, warfighters and frontline responders continue to use deficient systems that inhibit mobility and response agility.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How Food Safety Job Changes Could Affect Your Breakfast
Eric Katz explains to GovExec Daily how a new regulatory change will affect the way pork is inspected and what that will mean for your bacon.
Management
Federal Pork Inspectors Are Sounding the Alarm Over USDA’s Plan to Give Industry More Control
After 20 years of studying the issue through four administrations, USDA is moving forward to give industry a bigger say in food safety operations.
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First Responders Taking Extra Coronavirus Precautions
Upwards of two-dozen firefighters in Kirkland, Washington remained under quarantine on Thursday, with some showing “flu-like” symptoms.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Protect Telework at Federal Agencies Amid Coronavirus Fears
The measure would prohibit agencies from making across-the-board cuts to telework programs, and require annual goals for participation in such programs.
Pay & Benefits
FDIC to Offer Separation Incentives to One-Fifth of Its Workforce
Agency says effort is not a cost-cutting move, though it is also closing field offices.
Oversight
New Bill Would Strengthen Protections for Whistleblowers Who Expose Classified Information
The legislation would make it so that a narrower group of people could be prosecuted for revealing such information.
Pay & Benefits
Protect Yourself, Your Money and Your Benefits From Scammers
There are things you should know about securing your retirement benefits and savings, Medicare and Social Security benefits.
Management
We Can Still Avoid the Worst-Case Scenario for Coronavirus
The spread of Coronavirus may be inevitable, but the choices we make now will determine how bad the outbreak will get.
Management
New Complaint Alleges White House Official Violated Civil Service Laws in Threatening to Purge Disloyal Feds
Comments violated three provisions of Title 5 of the U.S. Code meant to maintain a non-partisan civil service, group says.
Nextgov
How Veterans Affairs CISO Approaches Risk, Recruiting Talent and Proving Cyber's Business Value
Paul Cunningham must ensure the security of the largest medical network in the country while making sure veterans can access services as seamlessly as possible.
Management
VA's Whistleblower Protection Office Again Faces Allegations of Retaliation, Intimidation
New leadership promised changes after previous scathing reports, but employees say little has changed.
Nextgov
Social Security Turns to Social Media to Help Combat Phone Scammers
Because government-related scam calls and texts are only getting worse.
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