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Once Again, Lawmakers Ask if It's Time to Codify the Federal CIO Role

Federal CIO Clare Martorana told a House panel about the importance of involving technologists in decision-making early and often.

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Coronavirus Roundup: New COVID Datasets and Strike Teams Are Targeting Fraud

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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New Federal Guidance Aims to Strengthen Indigenous Land Management

Tribal governments will now have a say in how 620 million acres of federal lands are managed.

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OMB's 'Learning Agenda' Looks to Drive Government Innovation

The learning agenda, focused on the federal workforce, government service delivery and equity, is meant to spur research across government silos and spark innovation, according to the Office of Management and Budget.

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Lawmakers Take Another Step Toward Avoiding the Chaos of the Last Presidential Transition

A bill would require transition resources to go to both sides if there is a time period when the election results are in doubt.  

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Confronting History, Congress Studies Addition of Lynching Sites to National Park System

U.S. House considering bill that would put lynching sites in western Tennessee on track to become part of Park Service

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GovExec Daily: Agencies' Office Space Plans Going Forward

Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss a new GAO report.

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State Department Releases its Roadmap for Increasing Diversity and Equity

The department also announced last month a new, paid fellowship and internship program aimed at bringing individuals with diverse backgrounds to the department.

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Here’s How the Nation’s Elections Clearinghouse is Gearing Up for the Midterms 

The chair of the Election Assistance Commission is encouraging individuals to sign up as poll workers. 

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Coronavirus Roundup: The Biden Administration Releases its Plan for Updated COVID Shots

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

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USPS Could Lose Its Relatively New Authority to Raise Rates Above Inflation Under a New Bill

Lawmakers question the need for the authority, as well as Louis DeJoy's plans to consolidate mail sorting operations away from post offices.

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People Think They Should Talk Less to Be Liked, but New Research Suggests You Should Speak up in Conversations with Strangers

The common advice to let the other person talk more might backfire if you want to make a positive first impression.

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GovExec Daily: 'Public Service Is a Very, Very High Calling,' Fauci Says

Anthony Fauci speaks to Courtney Bublé about his career, his advice for young scientists and NIAID's monkeypox strategy.

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Biden Administration at Odds With the IG Over the Scrutiny Afghans Received Before Entering the U.S.

DHS cannot be sure it properly screened the evacuees, the IG said, raising the possibility it admitted "criminals, suspected terrorists or other nefarious actors."

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Dr. Fauci to Young Scientists: Follow the Science and ‘Stay out of Politics’

After nearly six decades of civil service, Dr. Anthony Fauci hopes his post-government life will focus on inspiring the next generation of public servants.