Oversight
GovExec Daily: The White House Continues to Ask for COVID-19 Funding
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the latest pandemic news.
Oversight
House Republicans Suggest Impeachment Proceedings Coming for Biden Cabinet Member
White House calls the announcement a "political stunt."
Management
The Attorney General Wants to Better Help Those With Limited English Proficiency
It's been over a decade since the department encouraged agencies to strengthen this commitment, Merrick Garland says.
Workforce
Education Dept. and AFGE Reach a Settlement on Dozens of Complaints Stemming From 2018 Management Edict
A draconian collective bargaining agreement imposed without negotiating with the union, ended official time, removed workplace protections and implemented a scheme designed to cut off the union's dues collection.
Tech
TikTok Is an 'Enormous Threat,' the Leader of the Senate Intelligence Committee Says
Sen. Warner said the U.S. regulators have a "huge mountain to climb" when it comes to reducing risks from the massively popular, China-owned social media app.
Management
FEMA Explores Outsourcing Much of the $2.5B Program for Northern New Mexico Fire Victims
A contract document gives new details on how the agency plans to run the program
Defense
Army: Renovating Moldy Barracks is Just the Beginning of Prepping for Climate Change
While the Army works to improve and renovate facilities across the globe, it feels it’s built “solid” against climate impacts to come.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Will the Lame Duck Session Prevent a Government Shutdown?
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss Congress and the CR expiring in a few weeks.
Oversight
Republicans Preview Their Efforts to Block Forthcoming IRS Funding
The strategy could result in a new shutdown threat.
Management
NARA’s Chief Innovator Won Big Last Week
Pamela Wright’s “exceptional executive leadership is invaluable to NARA, our strategic goals, and our mission,” said the acting archivist of the United States.
Tech
TSA Administrator Says New Cyber Requirements in the Works for Aviation Industry
The administrator of the Transportation Security Administration said the White House is following a similar approach to how it crafted cyber requirements for the oil and gas pipeline industry following the 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack in crafting guidelines for the aviation sector.
Defense
Ukraine Is Getting Nervous About Elon Musk
Kyiv is looking for alternatives to Musk’s Starlink internet terminals and worrying about rising misinformation on Twitter.
Management
Conspiracy-Minded People Were More Likely to Hesitate on COVID Vax
New research shows that people who had a conspiracy mindset before the pandemic were more likely to believe fake info about COVID.
Pay & Benefits
An Open Season Checklist for Federal Annuitants
For starters, make sure you check if your premium is increasing, so you’re not caught off guard next year.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Where Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Stands
Savi's Tobin van Ostern joins the podcast to discuss the PSLF and its future.
Workforce
Thousands of Experts Hired to Aid Public Health Departments Are Losing Their Jobs
As the COVID-19 pandemic raged, an independent nonprofit tied to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hired an army of seasoned professionals to fill the gaps in the country’s public health system. Now, the money has largely run out, and state and local health departments are again without their expertise.
Oversight
4 Things for Contractors to Watch on Capitol Hill Now and into 2023
Professional Services Council president and CEO David Berteau rates the chances of Congress passing a fiscal 2023 appropriations package and looks at and the possible fallout of the midterm elections on contract spending.
Workforce
The Consumer Protection Bureau's Union Is Pushing for Better Pay, Fewer Pay Gaps
CFPB employee representatives said the agency is dragging its feet on plans to reduce gender and racial pay gaps, as well as to comply with federal law requiring compensation comparable with other financial regulators.
Management
House Panel Advances Bill to Force Tracking on Ballots Mailed Through USPS
While Republicans have reservations about voting by mail, the bill won overwhelming bipartisan support.
Management
A Cybersecurity Agency Has Hired Its First 'Chief People Officer'
NASA's Elizabeth Kolmstetter will be charged with aligning talent recruitment efforts at the cybersecurity agency during an increasingly tight labor market.
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