Management
Senators Make Bipartisan Push to Better Protect Feds From Synthetic Opioids
Measure would ensure federal personnel have protective equipment and overdose medications on hand.
Management
The Coronavirus Is No 1918 Pandemic
The differences between the global response to the Great Flu Pandemic and today’s COVID-19 outbreak could not be more striking.
Nextgov
CISA Officials See ‘No Malicious Activity’ During Super Tuesday
Subsequent information could change the analysis but the agency does not currently attribute technical hiccups in some states to interference.
Management
Civil Service Reform, Again
The Republican Study Committee’s recent task force report is correct in its point that federal benefits costs cannot be justified.
Oversight
Experts Call for Reform of Vacancies Act Following Trump’s Intelligence Director Nomination
Acting DNIs can “risk our national security with extended unqualified leadership,” said one expert.
Route Fifty
After Deadly Crash, Lawsuit Spotlights Problem of Parking Near Intersections
When cars are parked close to intersections, they can block drivers from seeing other traffic and pedestrians. A lawsuit seeks a court order to force Portland, Oregon to address the issue.
Workforce
The President Is Winning His War on American Institutions
How Trump is destroying the civil service and bending the government to his will.
Management
For Federal Healthcare Agencies, a Case for Better AI Outcomes
As officials increasingly turn to algorithms for assistance, they should be wary of tools that make harnessing artificial intelligence look easy.
Management
GovExec Daily: Where Governments Are Succeeding – and Failing – in the Coronavirus Fight
Kate Queram and Eric Katz rejoin the program to assess the new wave of pandemic response from federal, state and local authorities.
Pay & Benefits
Union Urges OPM Director to Withdraw Proposal to Limit Paid Parental Leave
As part of its fiscal 2020 budget justification, the personnel agency proposed legislation limiting the availability of paid parental leave for foster placements and in instances where both parents are federal workers.
Nextgov
OMB to Agencies: Time to Finish IPv6 Transition
Before the end of fiscal 2021, agencies will need to have a plan in place to hit 80% IPv6-only systems by 2025.
Route Fifty
This State Might Require Gender-Neutral Toy and Clothing Aisles in Stores
A proposal in California would require certain department stores to eliminate boy- and girl-specific departments for toys, clothing and childcare items in an attempt to "let kids be kids."
Route Fifty
Supreme Court Takes Up Abortion Again With Major Louisiana Case
The high court struck down a nearly identical law in 2016, but some say that the court’s new conservative majority could allow a Louisiana law to stand.
Nextgov
Government Issued $175 Billion in Improper Payments, Watchdog Says
Despite laws and technology changes, federal agencies saw increased losses from fiscal 2018.
Workforce
Biden Promises Pay Raises for Feds, Vows to Rely on Civil Servants' Expertise
The former vice president and current Democratic frontrunner blames Trump for "hollowing out" agencies.
Management
Warren, Sanders Warn Defense Chief Against Using New Collective Bargaining Authority
Democratic senators demand that Esper “commit, in writing,” not to act on his new authority to abolish unionization at the Pentagon.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Returns Plummet Amid Coronavirus Worries
Nearly all of the offerings in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program took a dive last month, mirroring volatility across the stock market.
Management
Federal Judge Rules Acting Immigration Services Director Was Unlawfully Appointed
Succession order let Ken Cuccinelli "leapfrog" to the role as agency head without having first served in a subordinate position.
Management