Oversight
Republicans Try to Undo Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate
This is similar to the attempt to block the private business vaccine rule.
Defense
Army Bring-Your-Own-Device Experiments Test New Security Concepts
The service is “setting the stage” to try new communications ideas in the Pacific.
Oversight
Liberals ‘Need to Get On the Defense Committees,’ If They Want Change
“At this point, I think defense is just not that important to progressives one way or the other,” said one expert after Democrats came away from negotiations empty handed.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How to Manage Working Parents During the Pandemic
Dr. Ellen Ernst Kossek joins the podcast to discuss how managers can help their employees' work-life balance.
Route Fifty
8 States Ask for Further Interest Reprieve on Unemployment Loans
An interest waiver on the federal loans to states expired in September. Now states that face millions in borrowing costs are looking for more of a break.
Management
Congress Approves Borrowing Limit Increase, Punting Debt Default Furloughs to 2023
Republicans rejected the increase but paved the way for its passage.
Management
Biden’s Leadership Vacancies at Interior Recall Trump’s Track Record
The department plays a pivotal role in fulfilling many of the administration’s goals. It deserves more than temporary minders.
Nextgov
Better Collaboration Needed Between 18F, USDS To Reduce Overlap, GAO Says
A GAO audit suggests the two offices need to improve communication of IT guidance to reduce overlap and contradiction for federal agencies.
Management
Biden’s FDA Pick to Prioritize Workforce Retention, Trust
Dr. Robert Califf already served in the role under the Obama administration.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Where the Biden Administration’s Vaccine Mandates Stand; Possible Mandatory Booster Shots for the Military
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Nextgov
GAO: NSA Erred in Technical Evaluations of $10 Billion Cloud Contract
The Government Accountability Office recommended the NSA reevaluate bids from Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.
Defense
Army Will Let Unvaccinated Soldiers Be Home for Christmas
About 45,000 of the newest soldiers, and their instructors, are expected to travel during holiday leave.
Management
How Biden Could Achieve His Management Priorities
Five things the administration could do to improve the odds of success.
Management
GovExec Daily: The State of the Contractor Vaccine Mandate
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the state of play and the injunction.
Workforce
Science Foundation Director Faces Employee Backlash Over Reentry Announcement
Union officials say the NSF director appears to be slow-walking implementation of a hybrid work environment, including remote work and telework, following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nextgov
Agencies Must Fix Newly Cataloged Vulnerabilities by Christmas Eve
Officials stressed the importance of maintaining a bill of materials for software in flagging the “Log4j” vulnerability.
Management
Biden Orders Agencies to Take Steps to Improve Government Customer Service
The people-first approach tackles everything from federal benefits to passport services to disaster recovery.
Nextgov
TMF Continues To Struggle With Covering Costs, Recouping Investments
The Government Accountability Office is encouraging project evaluation.
Pay & Benefits
New Contract for 200K Postal Employees Would Boost Pay, Add Layoff Protections
Part-time and non-career staff would also score wins under agreement.
Workforce