Oversight
Watchdog: Federal Air Marshal Service Should Better Address COVID-19 Documentation and Testing
The agency did take steps to protect its workforce, GAO said.
Route Fifty
Biden: 'We Have a Deal' on $1.2T Infrastructure Plan
A bipartisan group of senators emerged from a meeting at the White House Thursday to announce they had secured an agreement to invest $1.2 trillion in the nation’s infrastructure over eight years.
Route Fifty
Bipartisan Group of Senators to Meet with Biden on ‘Breakthrough’ Infrastructure Agreement
Lawmakers announced Wednesday night they had reached an agreement on the framework of an infrastructure plan and will present the proposal to President Biden on Thursday.
Defense
Austin, Milley Push Back on Lawmakers’ ‘Critical Race Theory’ Accusations
Republicans ask why West Point cadets learn about ‘White Rage,’ in pointed exchanges with nation’s first Black defense secretary.
Workforce
Top Republican Calls for IG Investigations Into Feds’ Telework Productivity During Pandemic
An oversight subcommittee ranking member, Jody Hice, blasted the White House for seeking a permanent increase in federal remote work without first seeking more data about the impact on agency missions.
Workforce
Will the Government UFO Report Show We’re not Alone?
An astronomy expert breaks down what he expects from the government UFO report and whether humans are alone in the universe."
Workforce
GovExec Daily: A New OPM Director is Confirmed
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss Kiran Ahuja's confirmation vote and the future of the Office of Personnel Management.
Nextgov
Senate Confirms Robin Carnahan to Lead GSA
She worked for the agency during the previous administration.
Workforce
FEMA Seeks More Staff as It Rests Beleaguered Employees Ahead of Busy Season
Federally run vaccination sites are closing and employees are returning from the border as hurricane and wildfire seasons loom.
Management
Biden Is Moving ‘Full Speed’ on Management Priorities Despite Key Vacancies
While several top management positions still await confirmed nominees, it hasn’t slowed the administration’s agenda, a senior White House official says.
Management
FBI Director Makes the Case for Increased Staffing
He touts the bureau’s low attrition rate and high number of applicants.
Pay & Benefits
House Set to Back 2.7% Pay Raise for Feds in 2022
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
FCC Advances Efforts to Remove Untrusted Chinese Equipment from US Market
The Commission has set a date to vote on its most recent order for companies to rip and replace Huawei, ZTE and other gear from their networks.
Defense
Lockheed CEO Urges Pentagon to Enshrine COVID-Era’s Bigger Upfront Payments
The policy was created to shore up pandemic-weakened supply chains.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Bill Would Exempt FAA From Shutdowns, Preventing Furloughs and Missed Pay
Impacts to air system played key role in ending the last shutdown.
Defense
Austin: I Support Taking Military Sex Crime Prosecutions Away From Chain of Command
Defense secretary breaks with Joint Chiefs after they warn that Sen. Gillibrand’s leading UCMJ reform bill goes too far.
Nextgov
House Dems Propose $50M for Tech Modernization Fund in Fiscal 2022
The draft 2022 Financial Services and General Government funding bill includes millions for IT modernization at Treasury, GSA, OPM and more.
Route Fifty
Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Through July
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the eviction ban through July 31. Housing advocates have lobbied to extend protections as federal emergency rental assistance is being doled out.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Pentagon Increases Occupancy Levels; Top Intelligence Official Says COVID-19 Origin May Not Be Fully Known
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management