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The Justice Department’s Dilemma Over Prosecuting Politicians Before An Election
Political neutrality is open to interpretation.
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Conspiracy Theories Are Dangerous Even if Very Few People Believe Them
Worrying about how many people believe false ideas misses the real danger – that people are influenced by them whether they believe them or not.
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GovExec Daily: Preparing For the Midterm Elections at the Election Assistance Commission
Courtney Bublé speaks to Thomas Hicks, EAC chair, about the upcoming November elections on the podcast.
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Legislation Increasing Whistleblower Protections for Federal Employees Gets House Approval
It is one of several bills House lawmakers took up this week to improve government transparency and accountability.
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The House Plans to Take Up Whistleblower Protections Legislation
The bill would fill in gaps from previous whistleblower legislation, according to a coalition of advocacy groups.
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New Fight Opens in Congress Over VA Policy that Sidesteps State Abortion Bans
Sharp GOP criticism of new abortion policy is expected to lead to court challenges
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GovExec Daily: The State of The Economy and Inflation
The University of New Haven's Leah Hartman joins podcast to discuss inflation and the state of the American economy.
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Justice Department to Appeal Trump Special Master Order
Government prosecutors ask U.S. District Judge Cannon not to force them to hand over classified records seized in Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago while appeal is pending
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Lawmaker Looks to Increase Congressional Oversight of Embassy Projects
A new bill comes in response to issues identified in the construction of a new embassy compound in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
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Meet Mary Wakefield, the Nurse Administrator Tasked with Revamping the CDC
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has tapped Mary Wakefield to help “reset” the agency after its public failures handling the covid pandemic. Those who know Wakefield say her high standards and problem-solving skills make her a good fit for the job.
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CFPB Warns Firms On Poor Cyber Hygiene
The agency says that bad password and data management and other practices can expose companies to legal consequences.
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GovExec Daily: Tackling the Climate Crisis on Capitol Hill
Samantha Medlock, senior counsel with the Select Committee on Climate Crisis, speaks to GovExec about legislation and the environment.
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Sounding the Alarm on Extremism, Biden Says ‘MAGA Republicans’ Pose Threat to Democracy
Thursday’s speech marks Biden’s second visit to Pennsylvania — a battleground state with high-stakes elections this fall — in the past week
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Commentary: Student Loan Forgiveness Proves that if Government Can’t Help Americans, What Good Is It?
The costs of college, even at public universities, have outstripped stagnant wages and Americans need student loan forgiveness.
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As Colorado River Dries, the U.S. Teeters on the Brink of Larger Water Crisis
The megadrought gripping the western states is only part of the problem. Alternative sources of water are also imperiled, and the nation’s food along with it.
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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Lawsuit Spotlights How Difficult Search Warrants Are to Challenge – by a Criminal Suspect or An Ex-President – until Charges Are Brought
Trump’s lawsuit against the FBI has been criticized as baseless. But it spotlights a loophole in federal law that doesn’t protect people’s rights when they are subjected to a search warrant.
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The Race to Be the Next House Democrat Overseeing Feds Has Begun
The outgoing oversight panel leader who lost her primary had an extensive legacy with federal management issues, but at least one new contender also has established credentials.
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After FEMA Overhaul, Hundreds of Thousands of Americans Are Forgoing Federal Flood Insurance
The total number of National Flood Insurance Program policies has decreased nearly 9 percent since last fall.
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TSA Union Local Leader Gets House Arrest for Misappropriating Funds
The president of a union local in Boston pleaded guilty to using nearly $30,000 in union funds for personal purposes.
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Prosecuting a President Is Divisive and Sometimes Destabilizing – Here’s Why Many Countries Do It Anyway
Both sweeping immunity and overzealous prosecutions of former leaders can undermine democracy. But such prosecutions pose different risks for older democracies like the U.S. than in younger ones.
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