Defense
U.S. Military Scientists Hope To Have Coronavirus Therapeutic By Summer
A new approach would use RNA or DNA to help the body develop antibodies to the rapidly spreading illness.
Tech
GovExec Daily: How Government is Securing the 2020 Election
Andrea Noble and Courtney Bublé join the podcast to discuss the ability of governments to stave off election interference and other threats.
Route Fifty
Open or Close? Schools Grapple with Coronavirus Decisions
While some school districts may have the resources to hold virtual classes during closures, others worry about meeting students’ basic needs if classes are cancelled.
Nextgov
New Federal Rules Will Pave the Way for Electronic Health Records on Smartphones
Officials said it’s part of a push to give Americans more control over their personal data.
Pay & Benefits
Panel Pushes Measure to Allow VA Docs and Nurses to Negotiate Pay, Scheduling
The Veterans Affairs Department opposes the legislation, saying it would harm delivery of care to veterans.
Management
SEC Institutes Telework-Only Thanks to Robust Remote Work Program
The Securities and Exchange Commission quickly implemented mandatory telework for D.C. workers to protect them from the potential spread of coronavirus, but unions say other agencies have been reluctant to support the practice.
Route Fifty
First Coronavirus ‘Containment Zone’ in U.S. Established in New York State
A suburb of New York City will close all public gathering places within a one-mile radius for two weeks, making it the first location in the U.S. that has taken such strict measures.
Defense
Pentagon Audit Shows Progress, But Also Deep Challenges in Financial Management
Defense auditors are finding new problems faster than solving old ones, accountability group says.
Workforce
7 Science-Based Strategies to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety
A psychologist explains how to get a grip on anxiety triggered by COVID-19.
Nextgov
Federal Experts’ Tips for Effectively Managing Remote Teams
Whether permanent or as part of a contingency plan, teleworking requires a combination of culture changes and technology.
Management
Why Some Americans Don’t Trust the Census
A quarter of Americans, many of them non-white, are worried about data privacy and confidentiality in the 2020 census.
Oversight
America’s Coronavirus Testing Still Isn’t Moving Fast Enough
Without adequate testing, people with coronavirus symptoms are left to agonize over the right course of action on their own.
Defense
Defense Firms Limit Travel, Adapt As Coronavirus Spreads
The risks of attending trade shows are real. A three-star Army general may have been exposed to the coronavirus at a recent conference, the Pentagon said late Monday.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Transparency in the Trump Administration
Courtney Bublé and Tom Shoop join the podcast to examine the White House's claim that it is the "most transparent ever."
Management
Transparency in the Trump Era
To hold government officials and agencies accountable, citizens need timely and accurate information about their work.
Route Fifty
Worker Safety Net Measures Get Attention As Coronavirus Outbreak Grinds On
New York’s governor on Monday promised a paid sick leave proposal for people subject to quarantines.
Defense
OPM and Defense Dept. Issue Guidelines for Civilian Employees on Coronavirus
New memos spell out expanded telework flexibilities, leave policies, alternative work schedules and more.
Management
Government Auditor Blasts Interior for Unjustified Relocations That Did Not Consider Employee Views
The Bureau of Land Management also failed to provide key documentation supporting the decision to move its headquarters.
Management
Bonus Incentives Can Be Rewarding In More Ways Than One
People perform better when they have goals. They perform even better when they are members of a team working to achieve team goals.
Nextgov