Defense
Republicans rehash vaccine mandate policies in defense authorization bill amendments
House Armed Services Committee markup adds legislation aimed at helping troops who refused the COVID-19 vaccine.
Workforce
Biden Killed the Vaccine Mandate for Feds. He’s Still Threatening to Take the Case to the Supreme Court.
The administration is looking to avoid a potentially far-reaching decision that would limit presidential authority over the federal workforce.
Oversight
Struggles With Air Quality in Federal Offices Put Occupants At Risk of COVID Exposure
Leadership at the General Services Administration agreed with recommendations to address the issues from its watchdog.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The Last One
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The Future of the OSHA Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers from COVID is Unclear
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
Fed Health Care Changes and the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Some over-the-counter and out-of-network coverage may be different now that the pandemic emergency is over.
Management
What Public Health Lessons Need to Be Learned from the COVID Crisis?
Dr. Richard Stone joins the podcast to discuss his book and running VHA during the early part of the coronavirus pandemic.
Management
Passport Bottleneck Is Holding up International Travel by Americans Eager to See the World as COVID-19 Eases
Precautions taken in response to COVID-19 explain some but not all of the recent long delays in getting a passport.
Workforce
Could a New COVID Vaccine Offer Lifelong Protection?
"We need a better vaccine, one that provides years of robust protection with fewer booster shots against a variety of SARS-CoV-2 strains."
Workforce
Anti-Telework Bill Makes Its Way to the Senate
The SHOW UP Act, which narrowly passed the House in February, requires federal agencies to revert to their telework policies prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Prison Employees Ask the Supreme Court to Review COVID Hazard Pay Case
Attorneys for nearly 200 U.S. Bureau of Prisons workers in Connecticut said a federal appellate court effectively made it impossible for any federal worker to qualify for hazard pay related to “virulent biologicals” with its interpretation of federal regulations.
Management
New Court Ruling Could Cause Dangerous Overcrowding at Border Facilities, the Biden Administration Warns
The ruling came right before the lifting of the pandemic-era border restrictions on Friday.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The Pandemic Public Health Emergency Is Over
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
The Public Health Emergency Is Ending… And Taking Maximum Telework With It
Courtney Bublé, Eric Katz and Erich Wagner join the podcast to discuss the ways public servants will feel the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Management
What Will -- and Won’t -- Change for Federal Agencies With the End of the COVID Health Emergency
A look at how we got here and what’s ahead for federal agencies and workers now that the pandemic emergency is over.
Workforce
It's Official: No More COVID Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers and Contractors
The move comes just days before the end of the public health emergency for COVID, and had been expected.
Management
The CDC Director is Leaving, the Pandemic is Ending and It's High Time for Reforms, Experts Say
This position will be one of several public health openings that need to be filled.
Workforce
What Do We Know About Long COVID?
Researchers dig into what they've learned after a year of studying long COVID—as well as what they don't know about the condition.
Workforce
Time Of Day May Affect COVID Vaccine Effectiveness
Time of day may be important for how effective the COVID-19 vaccine is. A new study suggests middle of the day may be be best.
Management
The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Feds and Contractors Are Officially Ending
Neither have been enforced due to legal challenges.
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