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San Francisco Voters Approve ‘Overpaid Executive Tax’
The surcharge will apply to businesses where top executives earn more than 100 times the median pay level for a company’s employees in the city.
Defense
Foreign Leaders Congratulate Biden, Ignore Trump’s Claim to Reelection
NATO allies France, Germany, and UK quickly recognized the president-elect’s win. Turkey and Russia remain quiet.
Management
Biden Transition Team Promises Diversity and Expertise in Federal Leadership
President-elect lays out his first priorities, including some changes to federal agency operations.
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One Republican Governor Reversed Course on a Mask Mandate. Others Are Still Resisting.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert declared an indefinite statewide mask mandate on Sunday as coronavirus cases continue to spike around the country, but other governors—including those in states hit hardest by the virus—haven't budged.
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Analysts See ‘First Glimmers of Sustained Growth’ in Under-30 Federal IT Workforce
After a decade of declining ratios of younger-to-older federal technology employees, analysts see the start of a turnaround.
Management
GSA Faces Pressure to Recognize Biden as Election Winner, Hand Over Keys to Formally Start Transition
It is unclear when GSA will grant access to full transition resources amid the Trump campaign’s legal challenges.
Management
Rebuilding the Federal Workforce
The Biden administration will need to make the civil service more competitive with the private sector in attracting needed talent.
Defense
Trump Fires Esper, Taps NCTC Director to be Acting SecDef
Christopher Miller becomes Trump's fourth acting defense secretary just 72 days before Inauguration Day.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Biden Will 'Spare No Effort’ on Pandemic; Vaccine Candidate is Over 90% Effective
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
COVID-19 Will Likely Shrink Job Market For College Grads
As firms adjust to the COVID-19 economic slowdown, the job market for new college graduates is expected to decline for the first time in more than a decade.
Management
GovExec Daily: The Election and the Upcoming Transition
Courtney Bublé and Eric Katz join the podcast to discuss the next president's priorities.
Management
The Big Success Story of the Election Is the One You Didn’t Hear
Government employees were the unsung heroes of the voting process.
Management
Biden Victory Promises End to Tumultuous Four Years for Government Under Trump
The former vice president has said he will lean on and empower the federal workforce.
Management
GSA Holds the Key to When or If Biden Gets Access to Full Transition Resources
With President Trump’s campaign threatening lawsuits, it is unclear when GSA would grant access to full transition resources.
Pay & Benefits
Free Tutoring Now Available for School-Age Children of Federal Employees
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund partners with online tutoring company to provide service.
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Invasive Weed Found in Michigan Grows Six Inches a Day
The mile-a-minute weed, discovered at a nature center in Albion, can persist in the soil for up to six years.
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Pelosi Touts Possible Bipartisan Cooperation on Infrastructure After Election
The House speaker also said she has no plans to stop pressing for a big coronavirus relief deal. Meanwhile, at least one top Senate Republican also indicated it’s possible Democrat and GOP lawmakers could come together on a public works plan.
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Puerto Ricans Voted in Favor of Statehood. What Happens Now?
The territory’s only likely path toward statehood would come through Democratic control of the House, Senate, and White House.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Developing App for Tracking Vaccine Side Effects; Biden Plans to Create His Own COVID Task Force If Elected
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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