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Transition Roundup: Biden Announces Health Team; Transition Challenges at the Pentagon
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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Compromise Defense Policy Bill Includes Paid Parental Leave Fix, Allows Feds to Carry Over More Annual Leave
The latest version of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act does not include House-passed measures blocking the Defense secretary from exempting Pentagon employees from collective bargaining.
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Biden Will Issue Mask Mandate for Federal Buildings
The president-elect will also encourage universal mask wearing for his first 100 days.
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Senators Raise Concerns Over Burrowing In, Other 'Midnight' Activities at VA
Rushed policies and hiring decisions "should be left to the incoming administration," lawmakers say.
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Viewpoint: Move to Politicize the Career Civil Service is an Insider Threat to the Country
Two former-high-ranking intelligence community officials issue a stark warning about President Trump’s order creating a new category of federal employees.
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Transition Roundup: Biden Asks Fauci to Stay; USAID Watchdog Probes Possible Records Violation
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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While Biden’s Cabinet Is Important, Watch the Sub-Cabinet
The skills and background needed for managerial positions are significantly different than those for policy positions.
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Good Government Group Urges Feds to Lobby Congress Against Schedule F
In a rare move, the Partnership for Public Service asked the public to contact lawmakers to muster opposition to the Trump administration’s effort to politicize the federal civil service.
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Transition Roundup: Biden Focuses on Non-Senate Confirmed Positions; Fauci to Meet with Biden Team
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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Transition Roundup: Biden Urges Prompt Hearings for His Nominees; Ethics Office Updates Transition Resources
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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Remaking Government as a Great Place to Work
For reasons now buried in history, the Office of Personnel Management has never provided leadership in analyzing or tackling workforce problems.
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Your Brain’s Built-In Biases Insulate Your Beliefs from Contradictory Facts
Cognitive shortcuts help you efficiently move through a complicated world. But they come with an unwelcome side effect: Facts aren't necessarily enough to change your mind.
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GovExec Daily: Political Leadership and Communication During Divisive Times
Communications expert Eric Yaverbaum joins the podcast to discuss how Joe Biden can try to bring people together when he takes office in January.
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New HHS Policy Requires All Information to Be Released for Upcoming Rules
Experts criticize and question its purpose as the Trump administration winds down.
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House Democrat Calls on Labor Authority to Overturn 'Radical' Changes to Legal Precedent
The Federal Labor Relations Authority in recent months has issued several controversial decisions that have sharply shifted the balance of power in labor-management relationships toward agencies.
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Transition Roundup: Advice for Biden Administration Job-Seekers; GAO Launches Transition Resources
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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How Biden and Kerry Could Rebuild America’s Global Climate Leadership
Kerry’s decades of experience and the international relationships he developed as a senator and secretary of state may give him a chance.
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GovExec Daily: Biden's Post-Ascertainment Transition
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss how the incoming administration is connecting with agencies.
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Regulator Finalizes Plan to Enable Larger USPS Rate Hikes
Commission sought to strike balance in rare pricing review as mailers say USPS will drive away business.
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