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Defense
The National Guard Is Considering a Major Expansion in the Indo-Pacific
In an interview, Gen. Dan Hokanson says Guard seeks to amplify its training presence because of China’s increased aggressiveness.
Workforce
Family and Friends May Beat Stats in COVID-19 Vax Persuasion
Signals people receive from family and friends may have more influence over the likelihood they'll get a COVID-19 vaccine than public health messages.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Hybrid Work in Government is Here to Stay
Cisco's Marcus Moffett joins the podcast to discuss a new report on the future of public sector hybrid work.
Route Fifty
Monkeypox Forces a New Public Health Test on Local Governments
Experts point to steps health departments and others can take to meet the challenges posed by the spreading disease.
Workforce
An Immigration Judges Union That Was Busted by the Trump Administration Is Seeking A New Election
The National Association of Immigration Judges is pursuing two tracks to becoming recertified as a federal employee union and recognized by management at the Justice Department.
Management
To Prevent Another 'Sharpiegate,' House to Vote on Elevating Protections for Career Scientists at NOAA
An infamous incident under President Trump prompts lawmakers to look to better shield experts at NOAA from political interference.
Management
The Federal Government Plans to ‘Step Up Our Work’ on Monkeypox After WHO Declaration
The Biden administration has faced pressure from lawmakers and others to do more on the outbreak.
Management
American Public Health Institutions Need to Rebuild Public Trust, University of Idaho Research Finds
Throughout the pandemic, many have spread false and misleading information about coronavirus vaccines and treatments.
Oversight
Experts to Congress: Restore EPA Enforcement Staffing and Funding for Environmental Justice
Since 2011, enforcement budget has declined by nearly 30 percent.
Pay & Benefits
GovExec Daily: How to Plan For Your Retirement
GovExec Daily guests from the last year discuss the TSP, planning and preparation for your life after work.
Tech
The Biden Administration Wants To Standardize How the U.S. Conducts Cyber Operations
The White House is reviewing a Trump administration policy that made it easier for U.S. Cyber Command to conduct offensive cyber operations.
Route Fifty
The Evolving Debate Over ARPA's State and Local Aid Program
President Biden's top advisor on the American Rescue Plan Act dismisses Republican claims that money from the law is being wasted. But he's also urging local government leaders to look for more ways to highlight their successes with the federal funding.
Workforce
OPM Wants to Level the Field for Federal Cyber Talent
The federal government's top human resources official wants agencies to be on an "equal footing" when it comes to hiring cybersecurity professionals.
Defense
The Army Outlines Its Plan to Overcome the ‘Most Challenging’ Recruiting Era Since 1973
The service has already shrunk below the reduced end-strength goal it set with its 2023 budget request.
Workforce
If Trump Is Reelected, His Aides Are Planning to Purge the Civil Service
Officials are looking to revive a controversial order issued in Trump's waning days and have already identified 50,000 federal positions to target.
Workforce
VA Touts Improvements But Warns of Challenges for Digital GI Bill Platform
The Veterans Benefits Administration is still relying on ‘many legacy IT systems” as part of its digital GI Bill platform, which officials said were causing challenges in keeping up with emerging technologies in congressional testimony on Wednesday.
Workforce
Economist: Abortion Bans Have Dire Economic Effects
The greatest burden of abortion restrictions will likely fall on low-income women and minorities, says economist Luigi Pistaferri.
Management
Jan. 6 Panel: Trump ‘Chose not to Act’ as the U.S. Capitol Underwent Attack
The former president ignored White House staff and advisers who urged the him to call off the riot.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: White House Promises Transparency Around Biden’s COVID Diagnosis
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight