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Lawmakers Are Calling for Permanent Leadership at Social Security

Nearly two years into his tenure, President Biden has yet to name his choice to lead the agency, despite low morale, mounting attrition and lack of progress in labor-management relations.

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Hawaii to U.S. Navy: Quit Polluting Our Waters

A $9 million fine and a sewage leak into Pearl Harbor are just the latest in a series of water crises.

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National Archives Plans Customer Service Research

The National Archives and Records Administration says that a new research agenda will help it understand what people who use the archives need, want and expect–and how the agency can meet those demands.

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The Interior Department Has Released its Body-Camera Policy for Law Enforcement Officers

This is part of the department’s actions to implement an executive order from the president to increase police accountability.

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Puerto Rico Storm Victims Report Waits of Over 5 Hours on Calls to FEMA

Long hold times contacting the Federal Emergency Management Agency are just one challenge emerging as the nation responds to Hurricane Fiona, which swamped the commonwealth last month, along with Hurricane Ian’s devastating hit to Florida.

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The White House Has Raised Contract Spending Goals for Small, Disadvantaged Businesses

The Office of Management and Budget is directing agencies to award at least 12% of all federal contracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses in fiscal 2023.

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GovExec Daily: The Role of SBOMs in Software Contracting

FCW's Chris Riotta joins the podcast to discuss software bills of materials.

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National Cybersecurity Review Begins for All Levels of Government

Answering the survey—based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s cybersecurity framework—is mandatory for certain grant recipients.

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Unstable Ground

How thawing permafrost threatens a Biden-supported plan to drill in Alaska's Arctic.

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USPS Is Delivering Ballots Faster in 2022

The Postal Service could improve its tracking, IG says, though the mailing agency has implemented many reforms to improve performance.

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House Delays Shutdown Threat by 10 Weeks After Approving Stopgap Spending Bill

The measure now heads to Biden's desk, who is expected to sign it before the midnight deadline.

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Coronavirus Roundup: White House Says It Hasn’t Given Up on COVID-19 Funding

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.

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GovExec Daily: How To Be a More Proactive Listener and Leader

Oscar Trimboli joins the show to discuss his book "How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication."

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Biden’s Nominee Makes His Case to Take the Government’s Top Regulatory Job

Richard Revesz gained the support of former OIRA administrators, but still has some progressive detractors.

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The White House Wants to Make Food Assistance Programs Easier to Use -- and Tech Plays a Big Part

Modernization and customer experience goals are folded into a new White House National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health that was released Tuesday.

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Agencies Across Government Are Sending Help as Hurricane Ian Slams Florida

FEMA says it has sufficient resources to handle the potentially catastrophic storm even as it tackles several crises simultaneously.

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The COVID-19 Booster’s Public Relations Problem

With a new coronavirus booster rolling out, a leading expert on vaccines explains how public health leaders have struggled to set expectations for the COVID-19 vaccine and convey clearly who benefits from each additional shot.

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Senate Reaches a Deal to Avoid a Shutdown, Punts Threat for 10 Weeks

Lawmakers agree to drop controversial provisions, set up new deadline for lame duck Congress.

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House Republicans Argue That a COVID Standard for the Health Care Industry is Unnecessary

This follows the president's comments that the pandemic is over, but there is still work to be done.