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Biden to Nominate former HUD Official to Lead Federal Procurement Office
If confirmed, Biniam Gebre would play a leading role in administering the administration’s ambitious management plans.
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DHS Begins Deploying Body Cameras for Some Border-Based Law Enforcement Personnel
CBP will issue cameras to only a fraction of CBP personnel, who will maintain discretion in activating them.
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Contracting Association Calls for Extension of COVID-19 Leave Provision
This will help the government prepare for the next emergency, says the Professional Services Council.
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Bipartisan Deal Creates Special Hiring, Pay Authorities for New Agency to Launch Infrastructure Projects
Agency would mirror organizations within the departments of Defense and Energy.
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Afghanistan’s COVID-19 Response Falters as U.S. Troops Withdraw
The Taliban is expanding into new territories as the U.S. and NATO leave, complicating the country’s Covid-19 response.
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Here’s Why the CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors even if You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19
The CDC guidance applies to areas with high coronavirus transmission rates – which on the day of the announcement covered 63% of U.S. counties.
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Immigration Prosecutors Were Told Not to Push for Deportation in Cases Like His. He Was Ordered Deported the Next Day.
Under a new Biden policy, more than 100,000 immigrants could have their cases dropped. But that discretion is left to individual prosecutors, and many are letting the deportation machine roll on.
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Biden: Onsite Contractors Must Attest to Vaccine Status or Be Subject to Restrictions
The White House rolled out a slew of initiatives to boost vaccinations in the United States.
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House Passes Spending Bills With Big Boosts for Agencies, But Major Roadblocks Remain to Avoid October Shutdown
Senate will need bipartisan spending measures but is far behind the House's timeline.
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GovExec Daily: How CFOs See the Pandemic and Resiliency
Ann Ebberts of the Association of Government Accountants and Grant Thornton's Tony Scardino join the podcast to discuss a survey of government financial officials.
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The High Cost of Leaving Key Federal Management Jobs Unfilled
Until President Biden gets key officials in place, it’s going to be difficult for him to make progress on his agenda.
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Biden Administration Releases ‘Made in America’ Proposed Rule
This is one of the Biden team’s procurement reforms.
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6 Things to Know about the Slow COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Experts explain the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, what's going wrong (particularly in low-income countries), and what needs to change.
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Biden Weighs Vaccine Mandate for the Federal Workforce
Yes, your agency can require you to get one, despite the fact that vaccines have been issued only under emergency use authorization by the FDA.
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Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Expected to Release New Guidelines for Vaccinated People; Agencies Provide Resources for Long-COVID
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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Democrats Seek Interviews to Better Understand Possible Political Interference in Early Coronavirus Response
The lawmakers are looking to speak with 11 current and former health officials, including some career employees.
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VA Mandates Vaccines for Health Care Workers
“It’s the best way to keep veterans safe, especially as the Delta variant spreads across the country,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough.
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To Cope with the Labor Shortage, Raise Emotional Compensation
People are longing for more positive workplace cultures. Coming out of the pandemic is a natural time to make improvements.
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DEI Goals Make It Imperative to Understand Essential Job Skills
Every job description should be reviewed.
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