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Lawmakers look to strengthen whistleblower protections
The bill would extend whistleblower protections to non-career employees in the Senior Executive Service, Public Health Service employees, and the commissioned officer corps at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Highlights Modernization, Innovation Activities as Budget Priorities
Kathleen Hicks also suggested DOD still needs the cloud capabilities JEDI is supposed to provide.
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FCW Insider: May 3, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Pentagon’s New Leadership Accelerating Data-Centric Efforts
Chief Data Officer David Spirk said the deputy secretary of defense is providing “direct support” as they work through data decrees and open standards.
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Administration Formally Launches Program Giving Feds Up to 15 Weeks Off for COVID-19 Related Illness, Child Care
Congress created a $570 million fund for the initiative, and once that runs out, workers will have to take personal leave or leave without pay.
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FCW Insider: April 30, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Federal Employees Sing Telework’s Praises, Want to Continue After the Pandemic
Survey results show those who have been doing their jobs remotely are happier and feel they are just as productive.
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Biden Nominee for Pentagon Weapons Buyer Under Investigation
Inspector General complaint alleges DIU Director Michael Brown’s agency used federal hiring tools to hire friends, but office says it’s competing for talent.
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FCW Insider: April 29, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Biden Again Pitches Expanded Federal Research Investments to Keep U.S. Competitive
“China and other countries are closing in fast,” the president said during his first Congressional address.
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Biden Taps Frank Kendall To Be Air Force Secretary
Former Pentagon acquisition chief has relevant experience defining threats and modernization needs, colleagues say.
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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.
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FCW Insider: April 28, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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DHS Launches Internal Probe to Root Out 'Domestic Violent Extremism' Within Its Ranks
Department will work "with urgency and focus to address" insider threats, secretary says.
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Former CIO urges lawmakers to relax TMF paybacks
The $1 billion boost to the Technology Modernization Fund can help agencies, but some changes to strict payback rules will help CIO shops get started on much-needed modernization.
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