Coronavirus Roundup: Watchdog Outlines More SBA Fraud Concerns; Tax Help for Military Service Members
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State Department Authorizes Some Federal Employees to Leave Ukraine
“Decisions were made out of an abundance of caution,” said a department official.
Biden’s ‘A-Team’ Turnover Shows ‘Return to Normalcy,’ Report Finds
Staff’s professional experience and transition efforts were likely stabilizing factors.
Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Data Show Booster Effectiveness Against Omicron; the Pandemic’s Impact on Biden’s Regulatory Agenda
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Trump-Biden Transition Revealed Weaknesses That Should be Addressed, Report Finds
Suggestions include clarifying OMB’s budget and regulatory roles during transfers of power, and making fewer steps contingent upon GSA’s ascertainment of election results.
White House Watchdog, Codified Ethics Pledge, Among Suggestions for Improving Government Accountability
A new report makes recommendations on ethics, open government, pandemic response and more.
New Interagency Council Will Further ‘Made in America’ Efforts
“From day one, President Biden has made clear that when the federal government spends taxpayer dollars, it should support American workers and businesses,” said an administration official.
Coronavirus Roundup: One Year of the Biden COVID-19 Response
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Watchdog: FDA Needs a Central Workforce Plan to Help Meet Public Health Mission
The agency faces stiff competition from private sector employers, said the Government Accountability Office.
Justice Department Alumni Support Accountability for Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
“There is no good reason” not to include President Trump in the department’s inquiries, they wrote.
Lawmakers Question Agencies on Implementation of Customer Service Act
The law requires agencies to accept digital signatures to authorize congressional offices to help constituents.
Agency Strengthens Support for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Federal Contracting
The Indian Health Service announced a final rule to further the Buy Indian Act.
Coronavirus Roundup: More Tax Season Concerns; FDA Administrator Nomination Advances
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Almost One Year In: Biden’s Track Record on Nominations and Confirmations
The process underscores the challenges with so many positions needing Senate confirmation, the Partnership for Public Service said in a new report.
Marijuana Use ‘Remains Relevant, But Not Determinative’ for Security Clearances
The increasing number of states and localities that have decriminalized marijuana prompted a guidance update.
Coronavirus Roundup: Contracts for COVID Tests Awarded; Pentagon Heightens Restrictions
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Information Sought on the ‘Future of Work’ for Feds
The topics of inquiry align with the president’s management agenda.
After Communication Confusion, CDC Holds Solo Press Briefing
The CDC director anticipates Friday’s briefing will be “the first of many.”
Coronavirus Roundup: Biden’s Vaccine Rules Get Their Day in (Supreme) Court
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Smithsonian Leaders and Union Representatives Disagree Over Museum Openings
Many Smithsonian facilities are located in Washington, D.C., which has experienced a surge in coronavirus cases due to the spread of the Omicron variant.
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