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Senators Call for Comprehensive Report on Use of Security Cameras at All VA Hospitals
Lawmakers introduced legislation to enhance transparency across the facilities.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus; More Calls for Investigations Into Political Interference
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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State and Local Education Job Losses Grew in September, as Overall Gains Slowed
The latest employment figures come as Democrats in Congress and the White House try to reach agreement on another round of coronavirus relief.
Defense
Boots on The Moon Are Going to Have to Wait, Space Force General Says
NASA’s astronaut program is the quickest way to space for military personnel.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Barrett Nomination, Ethics and Democracy
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington's Donald K. Sherman discusses his GovExec editorial about the upcoming hearings on the podcast.
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Overdue Rent is Piling Up and Could Total $34 Billion by January, Estimates Show
The National Council of State Housing Agencies says more federal aid will be needed to prevent evictions.
Workforce
'Nobody Knows What's Going On': Census Workers Decry Chaos as Trump Administration Challenges Court Order
Census enumerators say they have received inconsistent messages and workloads in recent days despite court order to keep count going.
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Conservatives Are Challenging Private Grants to Help Local Officials Run Elections
An initiative backed by Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is giving grants to local election offices that face funding shortages as a result of the pandemic. Conservative groups in several states have sued, saying the efforts are meant to boost the Democratic vote.
Management
New Class of Government Hall of Fame Inductees To Be Honored
Series of virtual events will also recognize winners of annual Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Awards.
Management
House Passes Bill to Protect Federal Employees Returning to Workplaces
The Senate introduced a companion version on Wednesday.
Pay & Benefits
Rethinking Retirement During a Pandemic
It’s clear that fewer people are moving on this year, which isn’t exactly a surprise.
Oversight
Dr. Anthony Fauci Says Americans Should Trust Credibility of COVID-19 Vaccine Process
Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, blamed “mixed messages that have come out of Washington” for waning public trust.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Pandemic IG Seeks Greater Hiring Authority; FOIA Requests Delayed During Pandemic
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Hit the Skids in September
After months of gains, most of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program ended September in the red.
Defense
As Navy Pushes for More Ships, Experts Warn Repair Yards Are Crumbling
One congressman suggests contracting ship maintenance work to private yards or even working with allies.
Workforce
Study: Sleeping in Shifts More Likely To Lead to Neurological Disorders
Breakthroughs in fluid dynamics are revealing new clues about how odd hours affect the removal of toxins in the brain.
Tech
GovExec Daily: NASA's New Space Toilet Project
Nextgov's Brandi Vincent joins the podcast to discuss the Universal Waste Management System.
Management
Trump Signs Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Bill
Measure will keep agencies funded through Dec. 11.
Nextgov
VA Officials Hope to Wrap Training, Testing Before October Go-Live of EHR Program
Despite numerous obstacles, the Veterans Affairs Department expects to be ready for the October 24 deployment date its new electronic health records system.
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