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Defense Spending Bill Contains ‘Most Significant’ UFO Legislation Since 1960s

The legislation calls for details on reported health issues connected to UAP sightings, ‘transmedium objects,’ those that hover near military nuclear sites—and more.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Tips for Those About to Retire

Here’s what you need to consider before you leave federal service. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: OMB Guidance on Suspension of Contractor Vaccine Mandate; Booster News 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Defense

With Defense Bill Set to Change Military Justice, One Senator Pushes for More

Gillibrand plans to call for an up-or-down vote on several proposals tossed from the 2022 NDAA.

Management

Are Agencies Ready for the New HR?

Strengthening the federal workforce will first require strengthening the Office of Personnel Management.

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GAO: Pentagon Needs Goals to Improve CMMC Framework

The watchdog made several recommendations in an audit of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification effort.

Defense

Defense Spending Could Rise, Wall Street Analysis Say

Ten months into the Biden administration, predictions of flat budgets are evaporating amid inflation and Congress delays.

Management

Can Pandemic Worry Hamper Your Cognitive Abilities?

New research finds that worries about the COVID-19 pandemic may affect your cognitive abilities and skew your perception of risk.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: When Will Unvaccinated Feds Face Discipline?

Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss the Biden administration moving the deadline.

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DOD to Hire First-Ever Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Form New Office

The official will help supervise and integrate disparate AI efforts across the CDO, JAIC and DDS.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: What's Next For the Legality of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

Federal employment attorney John P. Mahoney joins the podcast to discuss next steps for those in – and out of – compliance with the rules.

Workforce

Biden Administration Recognizes Immigration Judge Union, Reversing Trump Decision

Even under Biden, the Justice Department briefly argued against the judges' collective bargaining.

Workforce

Compromise Defense Policy Bill Repeals Pentagon’s Two-Year Probationary Period, Grants Feds Bereavement Leave

Left out of the final bill was a provision that would align the General Schedule and Federal Wage System locality pay maps.

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VA Adding Physical Therapy Device To AI Roster

The Veterans Affairs Department is looking to pilot a new physical therapy application for injury treatment.

Management

Congressional Leaders Reach Deal as They Look to Avoid Debt Default, Furloughs

Lawmakers concoct complicated schedule to raise borrowing limit that will require at least some Republican support.