Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: The First 100 Days of Biden’s COVID-19 Response 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

Lawmakers Renew Efforts to Protect Animals in Government Labs

Bipartisan legislation builds on current policies at the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments, Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health. 

Management

Biden’s First Address to Congress: Proving ‘Our Government Still Works’

On the eve of his 100th day in office, the president recapped his administration’s achievements and outlined plans for vast reforms.

Management

OSHA Prepares New Workforce Safety Standards for COVID-19

Advocates and Democratic lawmakers have been calling for new rules for a year.

Management

Biden Names First ‘Made in America’ Office Director

Celeste Drake, a trade expert with ties to organized labor, was hailed as an “outstanding” choice, said Scott Paul, president of the Alliance for American Manufacturing.

Management

Biden Signs Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Pay a $15 Minimum Wage

White House says these employees are “critical” to the federal government’s operations. 

Management

Are Reforms to the Federal Vacancies Act Still Needed Under President Biden? 

Experts say “yes.” A House lawmaker plans to reintroduce a bill soon to make improvements.   

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Senate Passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act; CDC Reassigns Senior Career Official

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

Bipartisan Lawmakers Launch Caucus to Simplify and Strengthen Federal Construction Procurement 

“Our federal contractors need members of Congress to promote sensible reforms,” said the co-chairs.

Oversight

IGs Cite ‘Serious Challenges’ Regarding Political Retaliation and Independence

Lawmakers weigh the need for new laws in the wake of former President Trump’s unprecedented attacks on federal watchdogs.

Oversight

Watchdog Finds the Pompeos Made Over 100 Requests of ‘Personal Nature’ to Staff

The former State Department secretary’s counsel vehemently denied the issues outlined in the inspector general report. 

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Advisory Committee to Meet Friday; FEMA Funeral Assistance Ramps Up

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.