Pay & Benefits
House Sends COVID Relief Bill with Sick Leave for Feds to Biden, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
How Biden Can Restore the Economy and Much More: The Case for National Service
A large-scale national service initiative can put millions of Americans to work now and set in motion the process of repairing our country’s civic fabric.
Oversight
As Migrant Apprehensions Rise, Texas Gov. Abbott Slams Biden Immigration Policies in Border Appearance
Apprehensions of migrants have increased substantially at the U.S.-Mexico border since October.
Management
GovExec Daily: How to Rebuild Trust in Government
Deloitte's William D. Eggers joins the podcast to discuss how agencies can use humanity to stem the tide of disillusionment.
Route Fifty
Alaska Becomes First State to End Restrictions on Vaccine Eligibility
The governor's office said shots of the Covid-19 vaccine will now be available to all residents age 16 and older.
Management
Global Media Agency Works to Restore Trust and Credibility Post-Trump Era
Actions include reinstating top officials, rectifying financial management and reaffirming the “firewall” that protects journalistic independence.
Management
OPM Issues Guidance Revoking Diversity Training Ban
The action formally rescinds a directive barring agencies and contractors from conducting certain types of training.
Nextgov
Biden Names Federal CIO to Lead Governmentwide Modernization Efforts
A familiar face from the U.S. Digital Service and Office of Personnel Management will serve as the next federal chief information officer.
Management
USPS Is Already Facing Legal Action Over DeJoy's Forthcoming Mail Slowdowns
Lawsuit stems from the Postal Service's performance during the election, which generally won good reviews in a new IG report released Tuesday.
Tech
Thousands of American Jobs May Depend on Performance of a New GSA Website
Biden’s new “Made in America” executive order creates an opportunity to close loopholes that allow companies to manufacture products overseas for nebulous reasons.
Nextgov
Air Force Only Service to Develop Cybersecurity Requirements for Weapon Systems Contracts, GAO Says
The audit found the Defense Department has improved weapon systems cybersecurity in recent years, but detailed requirements must make it into contracts.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: A $250M Initiative to Promote Coronavirus Safety and Vaccines; USDA Considers Non-Pandemic Telework Policy
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Splitting NSA, CyberCom Now Could Reduce Military Access to Intelligence, Milley Says
The Joint Chiefs chairman says the organizations have not yet worked out how to keep the data flowing after the long-awaited split.
Defense
Biden Nominates Two Women To Lead Combatant Commands
They would become just the second and third women to head up a top-level joint military command.
Nextgov
Critical Update: Let’s Talk About UFOs
What’s behind unidentified aerial phenomena observed by military officials? Are we alone in the universe? Nextgov asks some experts.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How OPM Can Support the Workforce in the Biden Administration
Eric Katz talks to OPM's Rob Shriver about the future of feds as the White House looks to recenter civil servants.
Route Fifty
The Best and Worst States of 2021
U.S. News & World Report published the latest edition of its Best States Rankings.
Route Fifty
Chicago Ballparks Will Reopen to Limited Number of Fans
The city will allow about 8,000 people to attend upcoming Cubs and White Sox baseball games.
Route Fifty
Additional State and Local Perks Make it Into Senate Covid Relief Bill
Extra money for counties with untaxable public land and provisions that allow localities to spend federal dollars on hazard pay for workers are included in the version approved over the weekend.
Management