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Transition Roundup: Biden Hopes Senate Can Balance Impeachment, Confirmations and Pandemic Response
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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Americans Have Unrealistic Expectations For a COVID-19 Vaccine
Two in five Americans say they don't want a COVID-19 vaccine, which is a problem. Finding out what Americans do want from a vaccine might help.
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Why Trump’s Challenges to Democracy Will Be a Big Problem for Biden
Scholars of democracy say the real threat to the nation will come after Trump leaves office.
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Black Ambassadors Association Calls for Diversity Reforms at State and USAID
Recommendations address recruitment, assignments, mentoring, promotions and retention.
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Homeland Security Begins Vaccinating Its Own Employees, With VA's Help
DHS will start the COVID-19 vaccines in eight locations, but officials hope to expand the offering nationwide.
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Transition Roundup: Several Confirmation Hearings Set; House Takes Up Impeachment Again
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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Why Biden Should Expand OPM’s Role
Changes instituted by the Trump administration reflect an outdated and discredited “do as you’re told” approach to management.
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In His First Public Appearance Since Capitol Riot, Trump Visits Texas Border to Tout Wall Construction
President Trump on Tuesday visited the Rio Grande Valley in what's likely his last Texas appearance as commander-in-chief.
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Social Security Unions Urge Biden to Oust Agency Leadership on Day One
Although most political appointees are expected to resign ahead of the president-elect’s inauguration next week, the two top employees at the Social Security Administration have terms that run until 2025.
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How Biden Can Use Special Authorities to Deploy His Team on Day One
Trump has delayed key authorities for Biden's team, but the incoming president will likely be able to install key personnel as soon as he takes the oath of office.
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SBA Relaunches COVID Loan Program As Watchdog Warns About Possible Fraud
The recent COVID relief package included funding for a third round of the program, which has come under much scrutiny.
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Restore Program Performance Data to the President’s Budget
The Trump Administration’s guidance to remove the data from the president’s budget is counterproductive—federal agencies should be increasing their use of performance information to improve results.
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Transition Roundup: Biden’s CDC Pick Promises to Be Truthful; Agencies Investigate Capitol Riots
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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Donald Trump Visiting Texas' Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday as His Administration Rushes to Award More Border Wall Contracts
The president's visit comes a week after Department of Homeland Security officials touted the “historic” completion of 450 miles of border fencing during his administration.
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Our Next Supply Chain Nightmare in the COVID-19 Response
As much as 90% of the medical glass needed for vaccine vials is made overseas.
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D.C. Mayor Asks For More Inauguration Security
Multiple armed protests are reportedly being planned for later this month.
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OPM Issues Post-Election SES Hiring Freeze Weeks Later than Previous Administrations
The moratorium on senior executive appointments comes more than a month later than it did when Obama was leaving office.
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Transition Roundup: More Fallout from Riots; VOA Employees Protest Pompeo’s Speech
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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Biden Taps Women to Serve as Commerce Secretary and Lead the Small Business Administration
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has been nominated to be commerce secretary, while Isabel Guzman will lead the Small Business Administration.
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