Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: White House Plans Independence Day Bash to Celebrate ‘Summer of Freedom’ from COVID
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Ethics Experts Say Administration’s Hiring of Top Biden Advisor’s Kids Raises Questions
A White House official said the Ricchettis have relevant qualifications for their jobs and their levels of experience are similar to those of their predecessors.
Management
GAO Says Biden’s Freeze on Border Wall Construction Didn’t Violate Budget Law
The watchdog said the “programmatic delays” were not comparable to an earlier GAO finding that the Trump administration violated the Impoundment Control Act in withholding funds for Ukraine.
Management
White House Outlines ‘Made in America’ Executive Order Implementation
Agencies must designate a senior official to spearhead efforts to support domestic manufacturing.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Another Possible Vaccine in the U.S.; AAPI Liaison Finding Her Footing
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
White House Releases a Regulatory Agenda to Advance Its Priorities
Addressing the climate crisis, promoting racial equity and helping small businesses are high on the administration’s list.
Management
Biden Administration Outlines Plans for Unspent Border Wall Funds
A watchdog is still in the process of determining whether or not the construction pause at the start of Biden's term was legal.
Management
NIH Aims to Boost Diversity and Inclusion Within Its Biomedical Workforce
The agency said the changes, which are part of a larger plan to combat structural racism in biomedical research, are “long overdue.”
Management
OSHA Releases COVID Safety Standard for Healthcare Employees Only
There have been mixed reactions to the emergency temporary standard and new guidance.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Federal Workforce Task Force Updates Vaccine Guidance; Moderna Asks FDA for Vaccine Approval for Adolescents
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Budget Request for Federal Prisons Agency Isn’t Enough, Union Says
Agency argues the president’s request “provides sufficient funding to cover ...cost increases in pay and benefits, rent costs, and prison and detention operations.”
Management
The Federal Government May Need to Play a Role in Vaccine Credentials, Despite Reluctance
The Biden administration has repeatedly said there will be no federal mandate, but it may be difficult to sit on the sidelines as states and businesses develop their own policies, some experts say.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Pentagon Extends Expiration Date for ID Cards; CDC Looking to Update Assessment of States’ Public Health Emergency Preparedness
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Oversight
Watchdog Warns of Possible Security Weaknesses at Some Federal Prisons
Inmate escapes put communities at risk and increase chances of smuggling contraband into facilities, said the Justice inspector general.
Management
Agencies Recognize LGBTQ+ Employees During Pride Month
This fits into the Biden administration’s overall goal of advancing equity and diversity.
Management
Contracting Community Welcomes Biden’s Budget Proposal
Groups see opportunities with the administration's cybersecurity, climate change and workforce innovation priorities.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Full FDA Approval Sought for Second Vaccine; NIH To Study Mixed Vaccine Schedules
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Management
Biden Seeks to Use Procurement ‘Power’ to Close Racial Wealth Gap
The administration intends to double the share of contracts going to small, disadvantaged businesses.
Management
Agencies Must Finalize Return-to-Office Plans by July 19
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force outlined what the plans must include.
Management