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NASA’s DART Mission Hits Asteroid
For the mission, NASA attempted to move an asteroid in space as part of the agency’s planetary defense strategy.
Workforce
Unions Are Making a Last-Ditch Effort to Expand Bargaining Rights for VA Medical Professionals
Labor leaders are urging lawmakers to vote to repeal a longstanding bar against negotiating over matters affecting patient care before the end of Congress’ session.
Oversight
Archivist Confirmation Hearing Turns to Politics Behind Mar-a-Lago Search
Republicans seized on a traditionally "sleepy" confirmation process to draw attention to the National Archives and Records Administration's involvement in the FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Management
House Republicans Argue That a COVID Standard for the Health Care Industry is Unnecessary
This follows the president's comments that the pandemic is over, but there is still work to be done.
Oversight
Watchdog Identifies Multiple Security Deficiencies at VA Medical Center in Louisiana
The VA’s Office of Inspector General found “critical and high-risk vulnerabilities on 37% of the devices” at the Louisiana-based medical center.
Management
The Path to Averting a Shutdown Is Still Unclear, With Just Days Until the Deadline
The Senate is set to vote on a continuing resolution Tuesday that would fund agencies for 10 more weeks, but includes provisions many lawmakers oppose.
Management
GovExec Daily: Equity Within the Workplace
Author Melanie Ho joins the show to discuss her book and the conversations around equity in the workplace.
Workforce
EEOC to Propose Rules Codifying Electronic Filing Options for Feds
Although the agency that investigates complaints of workplace discrimination has offered the option to file documents and track cases electronically for years, its regulations do not specifically endorse the current system.
Nextgov
Watchdog Identifies Multiple Security Deficiencies at VA Medical Center in Louisiana
The VA’s Office of Inspector General found “critical and high-risk vulnerabilities on 37% of the devices” at the Louisiana-based medical center.
Management
This is How DOJ Plans to Defend Feds Facing State Prosecution for Performing Abortions
The Biden administration has laid out its legal rationale to ensure federal employees are shielded from state laws banning the care.
Defense
The U.S. Military Is Buying Electric Jet-ski Robots
Tests will see whether battery-powered personal watercraft can help with search-and-rescue
Tech
GSA to Study Demographic Equity in Remote Identity Tech
The agency plans to test the accuracy of tools like facial recognition software across different demographic groups.
Management
After Years of Delays We May Soon Learn the Location for the New FBI Headquarters
The law enforcement agency will either be in Greenbelt, Md., Landover, Md., or Springfield, Va.
Defense
US Troops Are Volunteering to Fly Abortion Seekers Across State Lines
Using personal planes, off duty, and out of uniform, the pilots say it’s their ”patriotic duty” to help Americans.
Pay & Benefits
GovExec Daily: Preparing to 'Win' Retirement
Author Joe Casey joins the podcast to discuss his book on how to have a fruitful transition into retirement.
Workforce
Collaborative Tools Are More Needed Than Performance Tech in Remote Work, Study Says
According to the study, current tools focus on productivity, but there needs to be a transition for the government to also focus on collaboration.
Workforce
A Disabled Veteran Has Waited 8 Years for a $1 Million Settlement From the Air Force
David P. Bighia had hoped to work at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio. Instead, he’s been fighting the Air Force as he faces home foreclosure.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: A CDC Team Is Honored for Its Vaccine Distribution Work
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Pay & Benefits
A Union Is Calling on the Administration to Do More to Retain Federal Firefighters
The Biden Administration secured significant pay raises for wildland firefighters as part of the bipartisan infrastructure law, but those increases are, for now, temporary and an exodus to stabler positions has continued.
Management
USPS Mail Sorting Consolidation Plans Are Still in Flux as Initial Conversions Approach
Some employees are voicing concerns about the fate of their jobs.
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