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Management
Biden Administration Details Who Is Covered By the Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate, Exemptions and Discipline
Update released Thursday notes that the requirement holds for all federal employees regardless of whether they are working in the office.
Route Fifty
The States Where Afghan Evacuees Will Resettle
Forty-six states will receive Afghan evacuees, including special immigrant visa holders who assisted the United States military.
Pay & Benefits
Four Rules for Picking a Retirement Date
A guide to deciding exactly when to move on.
Workforce
As VA Vaccination Rate Ticks Up, the Department Is 'Making Preparations' to Fire the Non-Compliant
VA now has a few weeks to determine the vaccination status for more than 100,000 employees.
Workforce
An ‘Urgent Request’ for Feds to Help with the Afghan Resettlement Process
The Mosaic Muslim Federal Employee Association is looking for native or fluent Dari and Pashto speakers.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: NIH Invests in Long-COVID Research; Vaccine Updates
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Milley’s China Calls During Trump Defeat Were ‘Lawful,’ Conveyed Reassurance, Pentagon Says
Some Republicans are seeking his ouster, but the Joint Chiefs chairman is the first to serve a guaranteed four years.
Management
Government Hall of Fame Inductees To Be Unveiled Next Week
Honorees in the annual Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards will also be unveiled before a virtual gala in October.
Workforce
What’s the Law on Vaccine Exemptions? A Religious Liberty Expert Explains
Plenty of groups are offering religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but their legal basis isn’t as rock-solid as that might suggest.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Tech Acquisition Trends in 2021 and Beyond
Todd Gustafson of HP Federal and An Nguyen of NCS Technologies join the podcast to discuss IT priorities for government.
Route Fifty
Treasury Releasing $13B More in Rental Aid to Successful Programs
At least 50 state and local government grantees have met funding distribution benchmarks that would make them eligible for additional money.
Nextgov
Union Wants Civilian Cyber Reserve Proposal Dropped from Defense Bill
The American Federation of Government Employees says private-sector stake in the provision is based on companies seeking a competitive advantage.
Pay & Benefits
What's Known So Far About the Vaccine Mandate for Feds, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Federal CIO: Diversity, Accessibility Are Key to Improving Customer Experience
A diverse workforce and focus on accessibility will be central to administration’s efforts to improve customer experience.
Management
Republican Senators Look to Make CDC Director a Senate-Confirmed Position
The job has been subject to much attention and scrutiny over the past almost two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Management
Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Drops Lawsuit Protesting Postal Service Fleet Contract
The smaller manufacturer that lost to a defense contractor isn't ruling out seeking future business from the Postal Service.
Management
Yes, We Can Collect More Unpaid Taxes and Better Serve Taxpayers. Here’s How.
The business case for IRS transformation.
Defense
Five Ways 9/11 Changed the Defense Industry
More outsourcing, more services contracts, more generals on corporate boards—and that's just for starters.
Workforce
COVID Hits Wildfire Fighters Even Harder Than Last Year
At least 421 U.S. Forest Service fire personnel tested positive for COVID-19 this year.
Management