Oversight
Advocacy Groups Press Congress to Support Pandemic Whistleblower Protection Legislation
This comes as Congress is working on the next massive coronavirus relief package.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: HHS Extends Public Health Emergency; CDC Releases New School Guidelines
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: FEMA Head Says There’s ‘A Ways to Go’ on Securing Equipment; Oversight Committee Outlines Five-Year Plan
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Senate Democrats Urge Vote on Bill that Would Federalize the Medical Supply Chain, Bolster Transparency
"There is no way for this country to have enough personal protective equipment...without the federal government stepping up," said one senator.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Concern Over FEMA Vacancies; Senator Asks CDC to Use its Special Enforcement Authority
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Trump Administration Redacts Meeting Minutes on the Presidential Transition
“If there’s anything that needs to be redacted that’s a sign that there’s something that shouldn’t be going on,” said New York University’s Paul Light.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Defense Has Warmed to Telework; HHS Launches New Data Site
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Senate Confirms Acting OMB Chief to Be Permanent Director
Russell Vought has said he will "be as responsive as we possibly can" to Congress and prioritize requests from overseers related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Former Officials Call for More Federal Funds for Elections; FDA Approves COVID-19 ‘Pool’ Test
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Medicare Agency’s Contracting Violations Show Need for Pandemic Oversight
Experts say HHS inspector general’s findings should serve as a warning about potential waste, fraud and abuse.
Workforce
Blacks in Government President Seeks to Boost Recruiting, Mentoring and Advocacy at Federal Agencies
"Diversity in the federal government enhances problem-solving ability by introducing new and diverse ways of thinking and is tied to mission effectiveness," says Doris Sartor.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Trump Lauds Pandemic Deregulation; Moderate Democrats Ask for More Oversight in Next Relief Package
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Management
Federal Employees May Wear or Display Black Lives Matter Paraphernalia at Work
The Office of Special Counsel released guidance on how the Hatch Act applies to the movement.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: 'It's Complicated' Between Fauci and Trump; Contracting Community Asks for Extended Relief
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Senate Democrat Asks Agencies for Their Reopening Plans
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., wants to ensure employees are protected from the novel coronavirus upon return.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Former CDC Directors Condemn Politicization of the Agency; Majority of Feds Say Telework Boosts Productivity
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Retired Diplomats Urge State Dept. to Address Mistreatment of Minority Foreign Service Officers At the U.S. Border
There are “debilitating effects on the morale of our Black, Hispanic and other minority officers [from] this systemic discrimination,” said the organization.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Tensions Increase Between White House and CDC; Lawmakers Question FDA’s Oversight of Tests
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Employees Decry Systematic Racism at Agency; Top House Lawmakers Ask Watchdog to Review Medical Supply Chain
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce