Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Holiday Week Catch-Up
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Agencies Will Still Have ‘Their Own Parameters’ on Returning to the Office Amid COVID Surge
There is no new guidance on reentry to workplaces, other than updates to reflect the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.
Management
FDA Greenlights Two Pills to Treat COVID-19
White House pledges equity in distribution of them.
Management
NIH Scientist: ‘It’s Time to Get Really Serious’ About a Universal Coronavirus Vaccine
Three National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases officials recently published a commentary about this.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Secret Service Ramps Up COVID-Investigations; Questions About New COVID Testing Website
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Agencies Are Getting Better at Using the Defense Production Act for Pandemic Response
A watchdog report shows progress just as the Biden administration plans to increase reliance on the law to combat the omicron variant.
Oversight
EPA Watchdog: Oversight ‘More Important Than Ever’ With Infrastructure Package
A specific oversight plan for the new funding is likely forthcoming.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Tracking Vaccine Mandate Clauses in Contracts; Dr. Collins Has Stepped Down as NIH Director
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Lawmakers Propose Reforms Following ‘Flagrant Mismanagement’ of Trump Hotel Lease
Oversight of the lease has been the subject of controversy for years from lawmakers, government watchdogs and outside groups.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Injunction on Health Care Workers Vaccine Mandate Amended
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
Will Federal Employees Get Extra Time Off at Christmas?
Since Christmas falls on a Saturday this year, feds are likely to just get off that Friday.
Oversight
Republicans Try to Undo Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate
This is similar to the attempt to block the private business vaccine rule.
Management
Biden’s FDA Pick to Prioritize Workforce Retention, Trust
Dr. Robert Califf already served in the role under the Obama administration.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Where the Biden Administration’s Vaccine Mandates Stand; Possible Mandatory Booster Shots for the Military
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Biden Orders Agencies to Take Steps to Improve Government Customer Service
The people-first approach tackles everything from federal benefits to passport services to disaster recovery.
Oversight
Republicans Press IRS for Information on Upcoming Tax Season
Their questions are on operational and workforce issues.
Management
Lawsuit Challenges Biden’s Contractor Minimum Wage Regulation
The rule is “an executive power grab to force a social agenda through federal contractors,” said the legal team.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: OMB Guidance on Suspension of Contractor Vaccine Mandate; Booster News
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Biden ‘Will Veto’ Measure to Block OSHA Vaccine Rule
The Senate voted on Wednesday night to pass the resolution.
Management