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GovExec Daily: Federal Employees, the Hatch Act and Protests

Sarah Martin, who represents employees in discrimination and whistleblower cases, joins the podcast to talk about how feds can stay within the bounds of the law.

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Coronavirus Roundup: Advocacy Group Outlines Potential Issues with EPA’s Reopening; Democrats Demand Investigation of ‘Project Airbridge’  

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

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19 Facts About The 19th Amendment On Its 100th Anniversary

Women's historic struggles to vote continue to resonate as the country debates who should vote and how.

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Democrats Push Body Cameras for Federal Officers as Part of Police Reform Legislation

Employees have mixed reactions to proposals, which include new use-of-force standards for federal law enforcement.

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The Best Way to Handle Your Decline Is to Confront It Head On

Much like contemplating death can neutralize the fear of it, it can help to acclimate yourself to the idea of losing professional skills before it happens.

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Yes, Federal Employees Have the Right to Protest

Here's what feds should know before heading to the streets.

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Coronavirus Roundup: IRS Plans to Send More Employees Back; HHS Requires Coronavirus Data to Include Race and Ethnicity 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

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Coronavirus Roundup: VA Is Still Struggling on Testing; OMB Stresses ‘Decentralized’ Approach to Agencies’ Return to Workplaces

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

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GovExec Daily: Federal Law Enforcement at D.C. Protests

Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss how federal LEOs were part of the response to the demonstrations near the White House.

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Coronavirus Roundup: Indian Health Service Forms Critical Response Team; Defense Secretary Reminds Personnel to Be Apolitical 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

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GovExec Daily: A Checklist Before Feds Come Back to their Offices

The Partnership for Public Service's Max Stier joins the show to discuss the ways agency leaders and management can bring back public servants safely.

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Coronavirus Roundup: Justice and Labor Inspectors General Warn of Fraud; OPM Outlines Plan for Return to its Facilities 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

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Coronavirus Roundup: Transportation Agencies Spend Millions on Cleaning and Protective Gear; OSHA Issues Guidance on Social Distancing

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

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Americans Aren’t Getting the Advice They Need

As people start reopening their lives, they’re hearing little practical guidance about the dilemmas they encounter.

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VA Says It's Providing a COVID-19 Test to Any Employee Who Asks. Employees Say That's Not True.

Employees were being denied tests as recently as Friday and a dozen workers said widespread testing is not available for staff.

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GovExec Daily: Why D.C.-Area Workers With Security Clearances Are Doing Well

ClearanceJobs.com's Evan Lesser joins the program to talk about his site's survey of cleared job seekers and employees.

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New Federal Workers More Likely to Be Fired After Filing Whistleblower Complaints

Between 17% and 69% of workers in their probationary period who filed whistleblower retaliation complaints were fired in 2018, GAO finds.