Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Court Temporarily Blocks OSHA Vaccine Rule, Defense Ships Vaccines for Military Children Overseas
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Plan to Draft Women is Uniting Unlikely Political Allies
Anti-war activists and conservative hawks both want women to stay out of the Selective Service System.
Oversight
These Billionaires Received Taxpayer-Funded Stimulus Checks During the Pandemic
IRS records reveal that 18 billionaires and some 250 other ultrawealthy people received aid intended to help middle-class Americans.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: What if Feds Just Refuse to Get Vaccinated?
Employment attorney Stephanie Rapp-Tully joins the podcast to discuss discipline and next steps.
Route Fifty
State and Local Push on Infrastructure Finally Pays Off
Congress’ approval of a roughly $1 trillion public works package marks a milestone for cities, states and counties that have pressed for years to get federal infrastructure spending boosted.
Route Fifty
House Passes ‘Long Overdue’ Infrastructure Package
President Biden and local government leaders hailed Congress’ approval of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which will provide funding for roads, bridges, transit, broadband and water projects across the country.
Management
Survey: Majority of Federal Employees Disagree With Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
Comments submitted as part of the survey show a diversity of thought on the requirement.
Oversight
GSA Failed to Remove Asbestos, Arsenic, Explosives From Missouri Facility for Decades, Report Finds
GSA officials knew about hazardous materials at a former munitions plant turned federal office building but declined to notify employees and other agency tenants or restrict access to impacted areas, substantiating a whistleblower’s allegations.
Route Fifty
SALT Plan Reworked—Again—as Democrats Push Towards Vote
The latest proposal would lift the cap on the state and local tax deduction to $80,000.
Management
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout for Children Ages 5 to 11 Comes with Familiar Obstacles
White House officials hope to assure hesitant parents and head off misinformation while making sure marginalized communities have access to doses early on.
Defense
Navy Secretary Seeks 3-5% Annual Budget Increases
“I think more members of Congress understand the real threat that China presents,” Del Toro said.
Workforce
Competition Drives the Gender Pay Gap? Maybe Not
New research investigates the theory that women aren't as competitive as men, and that this contributes to the gender wage gap.
Management
GovExec Daily: Questions About the Contractor Vaccine Mandate
Contracting attorney Kelly Kroll joins the podcast to discuss the ways firms are approaching the guidelines.
Route Fifty
House Prepares for Votes on Social Spending, Infrastructure Bills
Paid family and medical leave was introduced to the latest House version of the $1.75 trillion package.
Management
OSHA Vaccine Rule Applies to Postal Service Employees
More information is to come from USPS and its unions.
Defense
Marine Corps Seeks ‘Fundamental Redesign’ to Recruiting, Retention, Careers
Commandant wants to keep young Marines longer, bring in older ones with skills.
Workforce
OPM: Agencies Must Provide Time Off for Feds to Get Their Kids Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The federal government’s HR agency reminded officials that they must provide employees administrative leave to accompany children getting the COVID-19 vaccine, following approval of the vaccine for 5- through 11-year-olds.
Pay & Benefits
An Alphabetical Health Insurance Option
A choice all federal retirees should at least consider this open season.
Management
SBA’s Elias Hernandez on Telework and Distributing Relief During the Pandemic
The agency “has not missed a beat,” and will be updating its policies on remote work for the long haul, says chief human capital officer.
Defense