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How Profit and Incompetence Delayed N95 Masks While People Died at the VA

Federal agencies have hired contractors with no experience to find respirators and masks, fueling a black market filled with price gouging and multiple layers of profiteering brokers. One contractor called them “buccaneers and pirates.”

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GovExec Daily: Political Influence on Government Science

The Brennan Center’s Dan Weiner joins the podcast to explain how science is – or isn't – valued in the Trump administration.

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How to Listen to Your Loved Ones with Empathy when You Yourself Are Feeling the Strain of Social Distancing

When you are stuck at home during social distancing, it's only natural to feel on edge at times. So how do you listen to a loved one who is on edge, too?

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What Feds Teleworking During the Pandemic Need to Know About Complying With the Hatch Act

Special counsel releases guidance on what counts as “on duty” while working from home, and what not to do during video conferences.

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Coronavirus Roundup: IRS Issues Stimulus Payment Deadline Reminder, Watchdog Has Advice for HHS and IRS

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: Getting Stimulus Checks to Citizens

Duke University's Dr. Lisa Gennetian joins the show to discuss ways the Treasury Department could distribute stimulus money more creatively and efficiently to more Americans.

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Coronavirus Roundup: Inspectors General Brief House Committee on Oversight Efforts; OSHA Has a 45-Year Low of Inspectors

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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3 Volunteering Guidelines to Heed During the Coronavirus Pandemic

A volunteering expert offers guidance on how to help at a time when you may need to keep your helping hands to yourself.

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More Than 10,000 Federal Employees Have Contracted COVID-19

The number of positive cases in the federal workforce has more than quadrupled since early April.

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Coronavirus Roundup: Justice Dept. ‘On the Lookout’ for Civil Liberties Violations; SBA Site Crashes During Second Rollout

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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IRS Recalls 10,000 Employees to the Office, But Won't Provide Masks or Gloves

Move comes as tax filing deadline approaches and thousands have been home with pay but not working.

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Viewpoint: Save the Postal Service

Trump’s personal hostility has merged with long-standing conservative antipathy to endanger a vital civic institution.

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Lead with Empathy During the COVID-19 Crisis

The coronavirus pandemic is a stressful time for everyone. Here are some ways employers can help their employees through this crisis.

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When Americans Go Back to Work, Things Won’t Be the Same

Americans will have to change how they do business to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Here's what it could look like.

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Coronavirus Roundup: Census Bureau Launches Pandemic Data Hub; Federal Prison System Expands Testing 

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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Senate Democrats Propose Creating Hundreds of Thousands of New National Service Jobs

Proposals would expand the public health workforces across federal agencies to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

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Governors, Mayor Implore Trump Administration Not to Send D.C.-Area Feds Back to the Office Prematurely

Acting too soon would endanger residents, they say.