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Pay Benefits Congress Urged to Act on Hazard Pay, Expanded Leave Pay Benefits Congress Urged to Act on Hazard Pay, Expanded Leave Democrats Propose Requiring Federal Law Enforcement Officers to Identify Themselves During Protests “Transparency is a building block of public trust and federal law enforcement officials who hid their identities were not serving the public s interest,” said one lawmaker. Grant Thornton Public Sector’s Ariane Whittemore on Creativity, Empathy and Change Management in Federal Leadership Drawing on three decades of experience within the DoD, Grant Thornton’s Public Sector director offers insight on how passionate and compassionate leadership can usher in an era of innovation. Face Masks ‘Significantly Reduce’ Spread of Covid-19, Study Finds “The effect is greatest when 100% of the public wear face masks,” researchers wrote, suggesting that officials should encourage people to cover their faces in public. Is It Time to Create a National Registry of Police Misconduct? Police officers who are fired for misconduct can often find law enforcement jobs in different jurisdictions. Some lawmakers think a national registry could prevent cops with shady records from being hired again. Salesforce For Emergency Response Management Deliver multiple services and enable your organization to rapidly configure solutions specifically tailored to your emergency response efforts. Who Should Lead AI Development: Data Scientists or Domain Experts? Leaders in and around government debate whether technologists or subject matter experts are better suited to lead the ethical development of artificial intelligence. How the Pandemic Upended Our Perception of Time Research funded by the National Science Foundation shows the extent to which Americans internal clocks went haywire. GovExec Daily: An Accountability and Oversight Update Nextgov’s Frank Konkel and GovExec’s Courtney Bublé cover the latest news on inspectors general and the Trump administration. I Can’t Speak Negatively About the President, Says Official Charged With Stimulus Oversight President Donald Trump’s purge of watchdogs is on the mind of one of the newly hired officials charged with overseeing the more than $2 trillion CARES Act. Watchdog: HUD Telework During the Pandemic Has Been Mostly Successful A survey of employees found that the department was well prepared to move its workforce to full-time telework, although there were some hiccups around paper-based processes. From Jacksonville to Louisville, Confederate Statues Are Coming Down Calls to remove the statues, denounced as symbols of white supremacy, were reignited in the wake of national protests against police brutality and the death of George Floyd. DHS to Begin Sending Furlough Notices to 15,000 Employees Next Week Immigration agency is set to start 30-day RIFs for three-quarters of its workforce next month absent congressional intervention. Federal Agencies Have Spent Millions on KN95 Masks, Often Without Knowing Who Made Them Government employees at several agencies are relying on KN95 masks that the agencies cannot guarantee offer the most protection. Some agencies have paid little attention to important manufacturing details and been tripped up by shifting regulations. House Democrats Ask IC for Plans to Prevent Foreign Actors from Exploiting Racial Tensions “Unfortunately, we know that foreign actors have historically sought to exploit tensions in American communities during times like these,” they wrote. Trump Vows to Keep Confederates’ Names on US Army Bases As the military wrestles with racism and its symbols, the commander-in-chief draws a line. Government Executive uses cookies for analytics and personalization. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Read our Privacy Policy to find out more. I agree to the use of my personal data by Government Executive Media Group and its partners to serve me targeted ads. Learn more. Yes, Government Executive can email me on behalf of carefully selected companies and organizations. I agree to the use of my personal data by Government Executive Media Group and its partners to serve me targeted ads. Learn more.

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