Management
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.
Workforce
White House Order Covers Contractor Pay Equity
The Biden administration issued an executive order on Tuesday calling on the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to create new regulations around the use of past compensation in employment decisions.
Pay & Benefits
The White House and OPM Say They Will ‘Address’ Salary History in Federal Hiring
Although the federal gender pay gap is much smaller than the disparity in the private sector, officials vowed to push to eliminate it altogether.
Management
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.
Management
Biden Has Picked a Long-Time Indian Health Service Official to Lead the Agency
Roselyn Tso would be in charge of an agency that serves members of 574 federally recognized tribes in 37 states.
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Management
A New Rule Aims to Boost Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Program
The update to the Buy American Act would build on the administration’s push to get federal agencies using more domestic products and services.
Defense
It’s ‘Effectively Impossible’ To Kick Russia Out Of The UN, But There Are Other Options
Diplomats could remove Russia from the human rights council or refuse to recognize a Russian-backed government in Ukraine, experts say.
Workforce
GSA Announces 2022 Presidential Innovation Fellows Class
The program, started in the Obama administration, is meant to bring tech-savvy change agents into government.
Management
Biden Uses the State of the Union to Call Feds Back to Their Offices and for Increased Government Oversight
The president lays out new tasks for agencies in his address, along with ideas for where that work should take place.
Management
State Dept. Nominees Can Move Forward, Now That a GOP Senator Has Lifted His Holds
Sen. Ted Cruz is allowing the process to move forward now that Biden has reinstated sanctions on the company in charge of the natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
Breaking News
Defense
Kyiv Under Siege As Russian Forces Move on Ukrainian Capital
Putin "is just simply crazy…to come here and kill Ukrainians,” says former president Poroshenko, vowing a long fight.
Management
GovExec Daily: How Biden Can Achieve Equity Goals
Michael McAfee and Max Stier join the podcast to discuss how the White House can match its DEIA rhetoric with action.
Oversight
Lawmakers Call for Free Access to Publicly Funded Scientific Research
Two senators asked the Office of Science and Technology Policy to help make federally-funded research free.
Breaking News
Defense
Russia Launches Heavy Attack Deep into Ukraine; Putin Warns World Not to Interfere
Biden: “The world will hold Russia accountable.”
Management
The Postal Service Has Rejected Biden's Push for More Electric Vehicles
The agency's decision to stick with its original plan marks "a crucial lost opportunity," the Biden administration says.
Defense
Putin Is Preparing to Take More of Ukraine by Force, Biden Says, Announcing New Sanctions
NATO’s Stoltenberg says Russian forces are flowing into Ukraine breakaway regions.
Management
All American Presidents Have Lied – the Question Is Why and When
A political philosopher argues that while all American presidents may lie, those who appear to lie for the public good are often celebrated.
Oversight
Whatever Happened to Biden’s Pandemic Testing Board?
The day after his inauguration, President Joe Biden signed an order creating a Pandemic Testing Board, which he said would be modeled on FDR’s hugely successful Wartime Production Board. A year later, there’s little sign of Biden’s initiative.
Workforce
Part of Biden’s $15 Contractor Minimum Wage Order Was Temporarily Halted
“This ruling helps more than 40,000 companies like Arkansas Valley Adventures who provide seasonal recreational services on federal lands,” said an attorney for the plaintiffs.
Oversight