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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.

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Agencies Really Are Missing an Opportunity by Downplaying Performance Information

Does the federal government keep its promises for improved performance? How would we know? Does anyone really care?

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Census Bureau Finishes Some Local Count Challenges

A handful of city and state challenges have been successful.

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Americans Think They Know a Lot about Politics – and It’s Bad for Democracy that They’re so Often Wrong in Their Confidence

Many Americans think they know much more about politics than they really do. That overconfidence can thwart democratic politics.

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Biden Names His Pick to Lead the White House Regulatory Office

Since taking office, Biden has championed the use of regulations to carry out his major policy priorities.

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VA to Offer Abortions in Limited Cases

In a policy reversal, the department is following the Dobbs decision by allowing VA doctors to terminate pregnancies caused by rape or incest, or that threaten the mother's life.

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Coronavirus Roundup: Updated Boosters Will Be Available Soon

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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What’s Next after the FBI Search of Trump’s Residence?

"What we do know is that they were executing a search warrant that suggested they had probable cause to believe that evidence would be found for three different crimes."

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COVID-19 Distress Upped Vax Rates, but not Distancing

People more distressed during the COVID-19 pandemic were less likely to follow distancing guidelines, but more likely to get vaccinated.

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Climate-Based Trainings and Performance Plans Are Coming for Federal Employees

The Biden administration wants a workforce capable of helping it meet its sustainability goals.

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A Look at the DHS Watchdog’s Work with a Nonprofit on Strategic Planning and Other Issues

Improved Federal Employees Viewpoint Survey scores may be the result of a collaboration with the National Academy of Public Administration.

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A Critical Jan. 6 Witness Retires from the Secret Service

The agency says Anthony Ornato left “in good standing after 25 years of devoted service.”

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OMB Prioritizes Customer Service in Budget Planning

The inclusion of customer experience and service delivery priorities in budget preparation guidance from OMB will likely get the attention of agencies as they prepare their budget requests for the next fiscal year, experts told FCW.

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GovExec Daily: Can the CDC Effectively Restructure?

Julie Swann joins the podcast to discuss the health agency's potential reorganization.

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The Ban on the Contractor Vaccine Mandate Was Lifted Partially. That Could Cause Confusion.

“At this time, the nationwide injunction remains in effect, and thus agencies should continue not to take any steps to enforce Executive Order 14042,” said a spokesperson for the Office of Management and Budget.