News
As the EPA Introduces Its Environmental Justice Office, the ‘Mother of the Movement’ Remembers the Black Women Who Led the Battle
Dollie Burwell sees the announcement as a full circle moment after her community raised the profile of environmental racism 40 years ago.
Workforce
Can Apprenticeships Help Address the Cyber Workforce Gap?
The push comes as part of the Labor Department's cybersecurity apprenticeship sprint, which it launched with the Commerce Department over the summer.
Oversight
Manchin Drops Push to Overhaul Energy Infrastructure Permitting
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin wanted to speed environmental approvals for projects like power plants and pipelines. But he couldn’t muster the votes to tie his proposal to legislation needed to keep the federal government open.
Oversight
House Republicans Slam Buttigieg Over Infrastructure Law Rollout
They say the Transportation Department is flouting Congress with how it is managing programs funded by the $1.2 trillion package.
Management
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.
News
GovExec Daily: The GOP's Commitment To America Plan
Government Executive's Courtney Buble joins the show to discuss the GOP's new policy agenda.
Management
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.
Nextgov
NASA’s DART Mission Hits Asteroid
For the mission, NASA attempted to move an asteroid in space as part of the agency’s planetary defense strategy.
Workforce
Unions Are Making a Last-Ditch Effort to Expand Bargaining Rights for VA Medical Professionals
Labor leaders are urging lawmakers to vote to repeal a longstanding bar against negotiating over matters affecting patient care before the end of Congress’ session.
Oversight
Archivist Confirmation Hearing Turns to Politics Behind Mar-a-Lago Search
Republicans seized on a traditionally "sleepy" confirmation process to draw attention to the National Archives and Records Administration's involvement in the FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Management
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.
Oversight
Watchdog Identifies Multiple Security Deficiencies at VA Medical Center in Louisiana
The VA’s Office of Inspector General found “critical and high-risk vulnerabilities on 37% of the devices” at the Louisiana-based medical center.
Management
The Path to Averting a Shutdown Is Still Unclear, With Just Days Until the Deadline
The Senate is set to vote on a continuing resolution Tuesday that would fund agencies for 10 more weeks, but includes provisions many lawmakers oppose.
Management
GovExec Daily: Equity Within the Workplace
Author Melanie Ho joins the show to discuss her book and the conversations around equity in the workplace.
Workforce
EEOC to Propose Rules Codifying Electronic Filing Options for Feds
Although the agency that investigates complaints of workplace discrimination has offered the option to file documents and track cases electronically for years, its regulations do not specifically endorse the current system.
Nextgov
Watchdog Identifies Multiple Security Deficiencies at VA Medical Center in Louisiana
The VA’s Office of Inspector General found “critical and high-risk vulnerabilities on 37% of the devices” at the Louisiana-based medical center.
Management
This is How DOJ Plans to Defend Feds Facing State Prosecution for Performing Abortions
The Biden administration has laid out its legal rationale to ensure federal employees are shielded from state laws banning the care.
Defense
The U.S. Military Is Buying Electric Jet-ski Robots
Tests will see whether battery-powered personal watercraft can help with search-and-rescue
Tech
GSA to Study Demographic Equity in Remote Identity Tech
The agency plans to test the accuracy of tools like facial recognition software across different demographic groups.
Management