FCW Insider: April 15
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
DOD's telework surge could be permanent
A new emphasis on telework at the Defense Department in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could change work culture at the Pentagon, officials said. Lauren C. Williams has more.
House Dems seek consistency for feds in COVID-19 workforce policies
Childcare cost subsidies, weather and safety leave, telework allowances are among priorities for Democrats in planned CARES-2 legislative package. Lia Russell takes a look.
GSA speeds payments to small business contractors
The General Services Administration made an exception to Federal Acquisition Regulations to accelerate payments to its small business prime contractors and subcontractors. Mark Rockwell reports.
Court ruling makes investigating whistleblowers easier
Whistleblowers must prove retaliation through official personnel action under the Whistleblower Protection Act, a court ruled. Lia explains.
Quick Hits
*** The intelligence community's venture arm In-Q-Tel announced new investments in quantum computing and artificial intelligence, according to a Washington Technology report.
*** Tech and surveillance is helping to track the COVID-19 pandemic, but also has privacy and security implications according to a report in GCN.
*** Team coverage: COVID-19 and the federal workforce: FCW is covering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the federal workforce and government operations. This page will be updated frequently with new coverage.