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The IRS Plans to Add 200 Technologists

One of the things new techies at the IRS could work on is the modernization of its 60-year old core tax processing system, not slated to be done until 2030.

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Shalanda Young, a Working Mom, Is the First Woman of Color to Take Charge of America’s Budget

Young, the new director of the Office of Management and Budget, is one of more than 300 political appointees to be confirmed thus far.

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DOJ’s New FOIA Guidance Promotes Openness

The new guidelines follow bipartisan calls from lawmakers for updates.

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Lawmakers Are Considering Updates to Records Management Legislation

Experts told lawmakers at a Senate hearing on Tuesday that updates to federal records legislation are needed to put the National Archives in charge of presidential records.

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The Senate Confirms Biden’s OMB Director

Shalanda Young has been serving as acting director since March 2021.

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Lawmakers Are Ramping Up Pressure for the Postal Service to Go Electric

Democrats want an investigation and to cancel the Postal Service's vehicle contract unless it purchases more EVs.

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Two Years Later: How the Pandemic Has Changed the Jobs and Lives of Some Federal Workers

Readers share the challenges–and silver linings–of working and keeping themselves, their families and their colleagues safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The $1.5 Trillion Funding Bill Makes Small Tweaks to IT Policies and Funding

There's no Technology Modernization Fund boost in the omnibus passed by Congress, but there are multiple small moves supporting IT modernization at federal agencies.

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The VA Proposes Closing a Dozen Hospitals, and Using Pay to Attract Workers to New Locations

Department also recommends closing 172 outpatient clinics, though it would build new nursing homes, hospitals and other health care facilities as well.

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Agencies Won’t Need COVID-Related Size Approvals Anymore for In-Person Events, With a Few Exceptions 

Updated guidance also covers entry provisions for onsite contractors and visitors to federal facilities. 

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Long COVID Leaves Newly Disabled People Facing Old Barriers – a Sociologist Explains

As COVID-19 survivors join the ranks of people with disabilities, they could have a long wait to get the support they need.

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The $1.5 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill Features Enhanced Federal Workforce Reporting Requirements

In its legislation to keep the government open until Sept. 30, Congress has instructed federal agencies to report back on human capital issues and the future of work.

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Bridging the Digital Divide with American Rescue Plan Act Funding

One year after ARPA was signed, states, cities and counties are making meaningful progress to expand broadband access.

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Why Daylight Saving Time Is Unhealthy – a Neurologist Explains

By altering the body’s internal clock, ‘springing forward’ may contribute to an increase in heart attacks and strokes.

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VA to Propose Closing Some Medical Centers and Outpatient Facilities

While Secretary Denis McDonough says VA will seek to maintain jobs, the union blasts the department's plan as privatization.

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OPM's IG and TSP's Board Nominees Pledge to be Impartial in Roles

President Biden’s pick to chair the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board became the latest in a string of nominees to apologize to senators for past tweets about Republican lawmakers.

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The SEC Is Proposing Mandatory Cybersecurity Incident Reporting for Publicly Traded Companies

The new rules would require companies to disclose to investors material breaches within four business days.