Digital Government
FCW Insider: Aug. 9, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Republicans Throw Roadblocks Into Government Spending, Debt Ceiling Plans
Lawmakers have a long way to go to stave off a shutdown or fiscal calamity this fall.
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FCW Insider: Aug. 6, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Biden to Nominate former HUD Official to Lead Federal Procurement Office
If confirmed, Biniam Gebre would play a leading role in administering the administration’s ambitious management plans.
Digital Government
NARA Plans to Expand Access to Digital Records Over the Next 5 Years
The draft 2022-2026 Strategic Plan looks toward a future of all-digital records and more equitable discovery and access for underserved communities.
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New OPM Director Committed to 'Rebuilding' the HR Agency, Federal Workforce
Ahuja says she wants the agency to reassert itself in helping departments governmentwide become model 21st century employers.
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FCW Insider: Aug. 5, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Contracting Association Calls for Extension of COVID-19 Leave Provision
This will help the government prepare for the next emergency, says the Professional Services Council.
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National Labs Move to Support Researchers Seeking Name Changes on Past Work
As part of broader inclusivity campaigns, the labs aim to relieve some burdens faced by transgender authors or others whose names have changed over their professions.
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Moms Spent the Equivalent of a Full-Time Job on Child Care Last Year — While Working at the Same Time
Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on how Americans split their time last year shows moms of young kids spent about eight hours a day on child care while spending six hours on average working.
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Agencies Struggle to Implement Mass Testing for Unvaccinated Feds
The Biden administration is requiring at least weekly COVID-19 testing for the unvaccinated, but the White House has offered few details about how that will happen.
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FCW Insider: Aug. 4, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Watchdog: COVID-19 Spending Using OTAs Had Less Oversight, Transparency Than Usual
For example, of the $12.5 billion awarded using other transaction authorities, nearly 60% was funneled through a single consortium management company.
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Social Security 'Overwhelmed' by Mail, Infuriating Customers Seeking Documents
With most employees teleworking during the pandemic, the watchdog faulted the agency for not having a system to track and return customers’ identification documents.
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