Tech
Biden Touts Launch of Student Loan Forgiveness Website
More than 8 million people applied on the beta version of the site over the weekend, officials said.
Employee Policy
Trump: Subpoenaed from Jan. 6 panel as ‘Central Cause’ of Capitol insurrection
Cheney: Committee is also considering criminal referrals for ‘multiple individuals,’ recommending legislative proposals to guard against similar attack in the future
Oversight
Trump to Be Subpoenaed by Jan. 6 Panel as the ‘Central Cause’ of Capitol Insurrection
Cheney: Committee will consider criminal referrals for ‘multiple individuals,’ recommend legislative proposals to guard against similar attack in the future
Management
Federal Agencies Are Working to Implement the Infrastructure Package on Time and on Budget
The Biden administration has hired more than 2,500 employees to date to support the law’s implementation, with more to come.
Employee Policy
Fmr. Presidential Science Adviser: Challenges Arati Prabhakar faces as Science Policy Office
The director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy plays a critical role in achieving the president’s science goals. Facilitating cooperation among the dozens of research agencies is key.
Employee Policy
New law to help small businesses ‘navigate the seemingly never-ending web of bureaucratic red tape’
Within six months, SBA must create a central website with relevant regulations and contacts for employees who can provide assistance.
Management
A New Law Will Make It Easier for Small Businesses to ‘Navigate the Seemingly Never-Ending Web of Bureaucratic Red Tape’
Within six months SBA must create a central website with relevant regulations and contact information for employees who can provide assistance.
Management
I Was a Presidential Science Adviser – Here Are the Many Challenges Arati Prabhakar Faces as She Takes Over President Biden’s Science Policy Office
The director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy plays a critical role in achieving the president’s science goals. Facilitating cooperation among the dozens of research agencies is key.
Tech
New Report Shows Significant Improvement in Consumer Cyber Hygiene
Senior administration officials and cybersecurity leaders marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month weighed in on a consumer survey examining how behaviors have changed over the last three years.
Employee Policy
Biden’s nominee makes his case to take the government’s top regulatory job
Presidential pick Richard Revesz gained the support of former OIRA administrators for the job, which is housed within OMB—but he still has some progressive detractors.
Management
Biden Said the ‘Pandemic is Over,’ Now Republicans Want the Administration to Act
According to the White House press secretary, the president said we must keep fighting the pandemic, but “we can acknowledge the massive amount of progress that we have made.”
Defense
The US Weighs Escalation Risk As Ukraine Asks for Longer-range Missiles
Will ATACMS become the latest weapon that Washington has initially withheld, but ultimately given?
Tech
Biden Adds Cyber, Data, Supply Chain Risks to CFIUS Reviews
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States will be required to consider five new sets of national security concerns – including cybersecurity – when reviewing foreign investments in the U.S. as part of a new executive order.
Employee Policy
Lawmakers ask NARA to certify whether Trump returned all presidential records
A Congressional committee expressed concern that former President Donald Trump may still possess presidential records at non-secure locations.
Employee Policy
Agencies really are missing an opportunity by downplaying performance information
Does the federal government keep its promises for improved performance? How would we know? Does anyone really care?
Workforce
The White House's Cyber Office Seeks a Workforce Lead
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said Wednesday that the cyber workforce problem is a top priority.
Management
Agencies Really Are Missing an Opportunity by Downplaying Performance Information
Does the federal government keep its promises for improved performance? How would we know? Does anyone really care?
Employee Policy
Biden names his pick to lead WH regulatory office
Since taking office, Biden has championed the use of regulations to carry out his major policy priorities.
Management
Biden Names His Pick to Lead the White House Regulatory Office
Since taking office, Biden has championed the use of regulations to carry out his major policy priorities.
Employee Policy