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Four Black Women Became Classmates, Roommates and Lifelong Sisters. One of Them Is Now a Historic Nominee for the Supreme Court.
Errin Haines spoke to longtime friends of Ketanji Brown Jackson as she is poised to break a new barrier.
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Congress Has Approved a Measure to Push More FDA and NIH Funds to Their Private Sector Foundations
Lawmakers say the legislation, soon to be signed into law by President Biden, will help bridge gaps between the federal and private sectors to address current and future health crises.
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Biden’s Latest Border Moves Spur Criticism that He’s Continuing Wall Construction
The administration says it’s filling in wall gaps for agent safety and flood control, and documents suggest an environmental assessment for 86 miles of wall in South Texas is a stalling tactic.
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The House Oversight Committee Continues Its Probe Into Trump Records
A House committee is asking for more information about records from the Trump administration. One area of focus is missing social media records.
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State Dept. Nominees Can Move Forward, Now That a GOP Senator Has Lifted His Holds
Sen. Ted Cruz is allowing the process to move forward now that Biden has reinstated sanctions on the company in charge of the natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
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Cost Overruns and Delays for OPM's Trust Fund Modernization
OPM is working to modernize the legacy financial system that manages retirement, health benefits and life insurance programs, but it's behind schedule and over budget.
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GovExec Daily: How Biden Can Achieve Equity Goals
Michael McAfee and Max Stier join the podcast to discuss how the White House can match its DEIA rhetoric with action.
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The Federal Prisons Lockdown Is Over At All But One Facility
The nationwide lockdown was implemented on Jan. 31 after two inmates died following a fight.
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Agencies With Career Leaders Have More Satisfied Employees Than Those Led by Politicals, Report Finds
Tenure and expertise of career executives may cause workers to be more engaged.
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Taxpayers Should Expect Serious Delays from the IRS This Year – a Tax Scholar Offers Tips but Says only Congress Can Fix the Underlying Problem
The IRS has yet to finish millions of returns from the 2021 tax season. That doesn’t bode well for 2022.
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The Postal Service Has Rejected Biden's Push for More Electric Vehicles
The agency's decision to stick with its original plan marks "a crucial lost opportunity," the Biden administration says.
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All American Presidents Have Lied – the Question Is Why and When
A political philosopher argues that while all American presidents may lie, those who appear to lie for the public good are often celebrated.
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The Senate Sidesteps Obstacles to Pass a 3-Week Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Measure
Lawmakers hope to pass full-year appropriations by March 11.
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Coronavirus Roundup: The Pandemic is a ‘Wild Card’ as Biden Plans His State of the Union Address
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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How Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Pursuit of Success as a Lawyer and Parent Got Her a Potential Supreme Court Nod
In a 2017 speech to law students, the potential Supreme Court nominee talked about the difficulties of working at a big law firm — and how a confirmation hearing led her to knitting.
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Democrats Want an Overhaul of the Debt Ceiling to Avoid Future Crises
The possibility of default has threatened disruptions to federal operations, including furloughs for civil servants.
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Air Quality in Your Home May Be Worse Than in Your Office
New research highlights the importance of improving air quality in homes for employees who continue to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Biden Administration Can Seize a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Advance Equity. Here’s How.
The administration must reset its relationship with people who lack access to federal services.
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GovExec Daily: Fauci's 'All-of-Government' Pandemic Approach
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to the President and NIAID chief, joins Courtney Bublé on the podcast to discuss prep for the next crisis.
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