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 

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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 

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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

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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

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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 

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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 

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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

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Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Employees Decry Systematic Racism at Agency; Top House Lawmakers Ask Watchdog to Review Medical Supply Chain

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Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: National Archives Took on Black History Project During Telework; CDC and Outside Experts Are Working to Determine Who Gets Vaccine First

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