Agencies Must Finalize Return-to-Office Plans by July 19
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force outlined what the plans must include.
‘The Premonition’: Two Takeaways for Government
Michael Lewis’ new book about the pandemic highlights public servants’ enduring challenges in navigating messy bureaucracies.
Why Do COVID-19 Vaccines Seem to Work Better For Men?
Researchers are investigating why COVID-19 vaccines that use nanoparticles appear to be more effective for men than women.
Coronavirus Roundup: Biden Asks Intelligence Community to ‘Redouble’ Investigations into COVID-19’s Origins
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America’s Entire Understanding of the Pandemic Was Shaped by Messy Data
Our view of this crisis has been blurry from the beginning.
Coronavirus Roundup: Federal CIO Teases Possible Telework Changes; VA Now Offering Vaccines to Eligible Adolescents
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1 in 4 Unvaccinated People May not Comply with CDC Guidelines to Wear Masks Indoors, Survey Suggests
Some vaccinated people will still be wearing masks to protect themselves from people who may not be vaccinated or wearing masks.
Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Three challenges stand out as testing our nation’s ability to counter emerging biological threats.
COVID-19 Vaccine Makers Are Looking Beyond the Spike Protein
It’s time for more weapons in the shots-versus-virus arms race.
GovExec Daily: The Justice Department's Role in the Pandemic Response
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss a new task force to combat fraud.
Coronavirus Roundup: Considerations for Feds’ Return to Offices; White House Uses Dating Apps to Boost Vaccinations
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How Pentagon Cash Helped Save Small Defense Companies During the Pandemic
Business leaders are now calling on defense officials and lawmakers to keep a policy that pays contractors more money up front.
What Happens When Americans Can Finally Exhale
The pandemic’s mental wounds are still wide open.
Lawmaker Pushes Federal Agencies to Allow Schools to Use Their Buildings
Measure is aimed at allowing children to return to in-person learning faster.
With Half Its Troops Unvaccinated, Pentagon Aims to Persuade Skeptics
Instead of a “personal health choice,” leaders now call shots a “critical part” of fighting the pandemic.
Biden Signs Law Directing Justice Department to Combat COVID-19 Hate Crimes
It requires the department to designate an employee to facilitate an expedited review of such crimes.
Coronavirus Roundup: Watchdog Surveys Justice Dept. Workforce on COVID-19 Impact; Safety Advocates Question Mask Guidance Change
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Will Ending Mask Requirements Cause a Surge in COVID-19 Cases?
"...Some states that decrease their public health efforts on physical distancing and mask-wearing could see high levels of COVID-19 cases..."
GovExec Daily: Are You Bringing Employees Back to an Unhealthy Workplace?
Michael Lee Stallard joins the podcast to discuss how to foster a better return to office.
Republicans Press Biden to Bring Federal Employees Back to Their Offices Immediately
The administration has so far maintained its governmentwide 25% maximum capacity policy for federal buildings.
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