Oversight
Trump’s Nominee for Pandemic Recovery IG Draws Mixed Reviews Following Confirmation Hearing
Brian Miller is currently special assistant and senior associate counsel in the Office of White House Counsel.
Pay & Benefits
House Legislation Would Protect Feds’ Unused Leave During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., has introduced a bill that would ensure that federal workers who are unable to take a vacation due to the COVID-19 outbreak will not lose their paid leave.
Management
New Postmaster General Met With Tepid Response From Mailers, Employees
Outsider appointment comes just days after postal board’s most experienced member resigned in protest.
Nextgov
Centers of Excellence Team With Another Health Agency Amid Pandemic
FDA became the fourth agency in 2020 to join the Centers of Excellence program; ninth overall.
Management
For Biden, Naming Cabinet Before Election Would Be a Big Risk
Vice presidential picks don't have much direct effect on campaigns, but can give voters insight on a candidate's judgment and leadership ability. Early Cabinet selections are likely to be similar.
Pay & Benefits
When Can You Afford to Retire?
Questions to ask yourself if you’re considering early retirement.
Nextgov
Big Tech and Aviation Companies to Set Standards For New Drone-Tracking System
The eight vendors will set the technology standards for FAA’s Remote ID program to track drones and their operators.
Route Fifty
Airports Start Requiring Masks for All Travelers and Staff
The measure is one of many changes airports are making in hopes of improving safety.
Management
Balancing Freedom and Responsibility on the Front Lines of Public Service
The pandemic has amplified Americans’ love-hate relationship with their government.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Union Outlines Demands for Returning to Work; Coronavirus Could Disqualify New Military Recruits
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Is the Military Prepared to Handle COVID-19 Within Its Ranks?
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic may force the United States military to shift its priorities back toward public health.
Defense
The Air Force’s Secret Space Plane Is Part of A Plan to One Day Shoot Microwaves to Earth
The experiment would be part of a long history of testing microwaves for power transmission.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: What Whistleblowers are Facing During Coronavirus
The Project on Government Oversight's Nick Schwellenbach joins the podcast to discuss the challenges whistleblowers see during the pandemic and beyond.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Moves to Replace TSP Board Members, Prompting Concerns of Politicization
The nomination of three new board members follows months of lobbying by Republican lawmakers and advocacy groups to stop the Thrift Savings Plan from changing its international fund to include investments in Chinese companies.
Route Fifty
‘There Could Be a Point Where I Say This Isn’t Worth It’: Two State Lawmakers Reflect On Their New Workplace Concerns
For some legislators, the coronavirus is raising questions about the environment where they work, from health precautions in Louisiana to armed protesters in Michigan.
Nextgov
Government Absence Leaves Big Tech to Steer Privacy for Contact Tracing Apps
Agency CISOs will have to weigh the ramifications of apps that could combine health and location data of federal employees, a security professional said.
Management
Trump Administration Faces Departures of Key Health and Emergency Response Officials During Pandemic
The administration says it remains confident in its ability to handle the coronavirus outbreak, however.
Management
House Democrats Look to Limit Who Can Temporarily Lead Federal Agencies
Democratic leaders say Trump has harmed coronavirus response by exploiting vacancy law loopholes.
Management
Right Now, the Country Needs Experienced Government Leaders, Not Volunteers
The best way to honor public servants is to let them do their jobs.
Pay & Benefits