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The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Works… Sometimes
Readers share their experiences with the Education Department program that was recently overhauled. Challenges still remain, though the October changes did help many.
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GovExec Daily: Your Stories of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Public servants talk to the podcast about how they have experienced the good and the bad of the Department of Education forgiveness program.
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Juneteenth Celebrates Just One of the U.S.’ 20 Emancipation Days. The History of How Emancipated People Were Kept Unfree Needs to Be Remembered, Too
Known as Juneteenth in Texas, Emancipation Days symbolized America’s attempt to free the enslaved across the nation. But those days were unable to prevent new forms of economic slavery.
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Lawmakers Look to Strip a Maligned Whistleblower Protection Office of Key Powers
Leaders insist the office is turning a corner, but lawmakers and advocates say its structure is fundamentally flawed and in need of reform.
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Long COVID Is More Likely for 9/11 Responders with Chronic Disease
Many 9/11 first responders have chronic conditions from Ground Zero exposure. Now, researchers say they're more likely to get long COVID, too.
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A House Panel Advances Legislation Encouraging Telework at Agencies
The bill would improve training for managers, among other things.
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GovExec Daily: The Value Shift in the Workplace
Author Dr. Jessica Grossmeier joins the podcast to discuss how Americans are reevaluating their relationships with their jobs.
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FEMA Chief Says Her Top Priority Is to Ensure the Agency has Adequate Staffing for Upcoming Emergencies
Employees and managers alike continue to warn lawmakers about the impact that growing demands will have on the agency's ability to respond to disasters.
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Narcissistic Bosses Impede Flow of Knowledge
New findings show how knowledge-sharing can suffer under the reign of a narcissistic boss.
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Digital Corps Launches with 41 Fellows Across 13 Agencies
The program, run out of the General Services Administration, is meant to help government woo early-career tech talent.
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Congress Closes in on a Nearly $7B Investment in the VA Workforce and New Facilities
Pay raises, student loan repayment and new recruiting tools are part of the sweeping package as lawmakers prepare VA for a surge of new patients.
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1 Cup of Coffee a Day May Reduce Kidney Injury Risk
Drinking at least one cup of coffee a day may reduce the risk of acute kidney injury, according to a new study.
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Supreme Court Makes Federal Officials 'Absolutely Immunized' From Personal Lawsuits
New ruling restricts when individuals can sue federal personnel for misconduct.
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GovExec Daily: What the TSP Changes Mean For Feds
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss the ways the retirement savings plan is shifting, on the board and with its service provider.
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The EEOC Will Keep Online Mediation Around Post-COVID
The EEOC had to offer mediation sessions online because of the pandemic and the agency wants to keep the virtual option for the future.
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The EEOC Is Proceeding With Office Reentry Plans Despite COVID-19 Spikes. Its Union Wants More Communication
Bargaining unit employees are expected to double their amount of in-office work next week, despite increasing numbers of agency offices located in high transmission regions.
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The Biden Administration Implements More Distinctions in Fed Workforce COVID Policies Based on Vaccination Status
Unvaccinated feds will face more limitations in travel, but may receive more paid administrative leave.
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Solarium Successor Wants the White House to Lead on Cyber Workforce Strategy
One recommendation: establish cyber excepted service authorities, like the Department of Homeland Security's newly launched cyber hiring initiative, government-wide.
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GovExec Daily: How to Negotiate Your Salary… And Everything Else
Author Jotham S. Stein joins the podcast to discuss how to gain leverage in work negotiations.
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