Management

Report: The CDC is in ‘Peril,’ But Here’s How to Fix it

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should rethink its D.C. presence and reform hiring, the report suggests. 

Management

Coronavirus Roundup: House Republicans Take Aim At COVID Policies

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.

Breaking News Defense

Pentagon Rescinds COVID-Vaccine Mandate

The move was required by the 2023 defense policy bill. Troops who were ejected for refusing the vaccine may petition for a change in their discharge status.

Management

Coronavirus Roundup: A New Year Brings New Priorities, Including Another COVID Oversight Panel

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s this week's list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

Long COVID Stemmed from Mild Cases of COVID-19 in Most People, According to a New Multicountry Study

While there are still far more questions than answers about long COVID-19, researchers are beginning to get a clearer picture of the health and economic consequences of the condition.

Management

The D.C. Mayor Wants ‘Decisive Action’ on the Federal Government’s Return to Office Plans

There has been movement to get some employees back in person and assess real estate needs, but the mayor would like more specifics.  

Oversight

House Republicans are Ready for More (And Different) COVID Oversight

They’re looking to maintain a panel investigating the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but its mission will be different from that of the previous session of Congress.

Oversight

CDC Wants Real-time Data on COVID, Flu Vaccine Effectiveness

The public health agency aims to increase its use of real-time data to track the effectiveness of respiratory vaccines and is looking for possible vendor solutions.

Management

Fauci: Federal Service is 'Something That all Government Workers Should Be Proud Of'

As Dr. Anthony Fauci leaves government service, the podcast and Fauci himself look back on his legacy.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: 2022 In Review

Tom Shoop joins the podcast to discuss the biggest stories of the year.

Management

Coronavirus Roundup: Omnibus Updates and Post-Pandemic Challenges for DOJ

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s this week's list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

Holiday Activity Likely Caused a Spike in COVID-19 Infections

Travel and gatherings during Thanksgiving, plus the possible lack of at-home tests, may be responsible for a large increase in COVID-19 infections, according to a public-health researcher.

Oversight

GovExec Daily: Is the Pandemic Over? This Year in COVID-19

Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss how coronavirus shaped 2022.

Management

Coronavirus Roundup: You Can Get More Free COVID Tests Now

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

It’s the End of the House COVID Panel As We Know It

The majority of the panel has released its final report on the lack of preparations ahead of the pandemic, blunders by the Trump administration and recommendations for reform. 

Workforce

VA Hopes Its Staffing Progress Will Help With the Looming COVID Wave

Officials are still looking for new tools to staff up, including by removing a $400,000 annual pay cap for some employees.

Management

Coronavirus Roundup: Updated Boosters for Youngsters and More Time to Get Your Real ID

There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.

Defense

Ending COVID-Vax Mandate Would Divide Troops into Two Classes, Navy Secretary Says

The military would consist of “those that can’t deploy and those that can deploy. And that creates all sorts of problems,” Carlos Del Toro told lawmakers.