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Top honor of the night, Federal Employee of the Year, goes to Victoria Brahm of @DeptVetAffairs for her work in restoring a broken health care center for veterans in Tomah, Wisc. — under her leadership the center’s reputation as a flagship facility is on the rise. #Sammies2019
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EXCLUSIVE: @USGSA inspector general evaluating Trump Hotel lease
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Federal cybersecurity leaders throw full support behind cyber incident reporting requirements, penalties for failing to report. federalnewsnetwork.com/cyber…
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Advocates see pending whistleblower protection bill for federal employees as hope. federalnewsnetwork.com/workf…
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Trump makes it official, declares federal pay freeze in effect through end of 2019: fedne.ws/imy
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Federal law enforcement agency turns to automation to stop child exploitation
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The Office of Management and Budget is telling agencies to collect more reliable data on how their programs can help underserved communities. federalnewsnetwork.com/agenc…
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The National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia cut the ribbon to the stunning new facility today. #VeteransDay federalnewsnetwork.com/army/…
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“The Postal Service, in many areas, is short-staffed, and when we’re short-staffed, the people of the country are not getting the service that they deserve and are promised under the law" - APWU National President Mark Dimondstein
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"In these times of uncertainty and instability, I want to thank you for your commitment to providing the American people with facts backed by sound science." -@maziehirono writes in an open letter to federal scientists. federalnewsnetwork.com/comme…
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Andrew Saul, the only remaining Trump appointee still leading a large federal agency, has been fired. federalnewsnetwork.com/peopl…
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Long-time FNN columnist, Mike Causey, died today. He was 82 years old. Causey was a figure in the federal workforce and D.C. journalism worlds for more than 50 years. federalnewsnetwork.com/cause…
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If you see Executive Editor Jason Miller, congratulate him on covering the federal gov't for 10 years. @jmillerWFED
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The CIA, in an effort to recruit the next generation of talent, has modernized their strategy — including a new website and social media outreach.
@jmillerWFED spoke with chief of public communications, Candice Bryant, about how they’re doing it. federalnewsnetwork.com/hirin…
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Rep. Carolyn Maloney is looking to ensure President Trump doesn’t dispose of any vital presidential records and more in today’s Federal Newscast. federalnewsnetwork.com/feder…
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Big news for federal employees. @AFGENational @NTEUnews @NFFE_Union @realDonaldTrump federalnewsradio.com/workfor…
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As we all do our best to work our way through these trying times, we want to take a moment to give our appreciation to all of you in our dedicated federal workforce that continue to serve their mission. Thank you.
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The Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service is testing out ways to streamline grant payment processes through blockchain. federalnewsnetwork.com/it-mo…
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The 2020 @NIH Director’s Awards are out recognizing the achievements of all Institutes and Centers. hr.nih.gov/workforce/awards/… -- Coupled with this great tune by @NIHDirector that will make your Friday.
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Lawmakers say new agency communications policies violate whistleblower laws bit.ly/2kq7o7h @nogryskoWFED
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You may have heard his name a few times. The winner of the Federal Employee of the Year Medal is Dr. Anthony Fauci for his leadership in guiding the nation through the ongoing pandemic. #Sammies2020
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BREAKING: Judge rules Defense Department's JEDI contract violated law on multiple awards shar.es/aX1Ogk
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President Biden offers up a message of hope to federal employees. federalnewsnetwork.com/workf…
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Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush thank federal employees for their service. #Sammies2020
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Breaking: Biden makes 4.6% pay raise official for civilian employees ahead of holiday weekend
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The Department of Defense is leveraging 5G infrastructure to integrate the cybersecurity, physical security and other needs of military bases, creating fully integrated and agile "smart bases".
Sponsored by #Verizon
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The NSA is working with companies in the private sector to mitigate malicious activity against their cyber infrastructure.
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The @USNationalGuard is tweaking the way it operates to respond more effectively to storms that are getting more destructive every year shar.es/a05QV2
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BREAKING: Another government shutdown has been averted as President Trump has signed both spending bills into law, securing full-year funding for all agencies through fiscal 2020.
The passing also makes the 3.1% average federal pay raise law. federalnewsnetwork.com/budge…
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JUST IN: Department of Health and Human Services chief information officer Jose Arrieta abruptly resigned today.
via @jmillerWFED federalnewsnetwork.com/cio-n…
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First look: Former OMB Director Russ Vought sent a letter detailing why he believes the current approach to implementing the March 2021 executive order, Promoting Access to Voting, would put federal employees in jeopardy of breaking the law. federalnewsnetwork.com/manag…
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.@NALC_National honored six carriers for acts of heroism that helped save lives in their communities. federalnewsnetwork.com/union…
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NEW: President Biden has recommended a 2.7% federal pay raise for civilian employees in 2022 according to his latest budget request. federalnewsnetwork.com/pay-b…
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The VA office congress set up to protect whistleblowers from retaliation has put them in more danger according to an IG report. federalnewsnetwork.com/veter…
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JUST IN: President Trump has signed an executive order closing the government on Christmas Eve and giving most federal employees the day off. federalnewsnetwork.com/workf…
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Dr. Ann McKee, Chief of Neuropathology at @DeptVetAffairs Boston Healthcare System, has won the Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Medal for her revolutionary work around brain injuries. #Sammies2019
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Rep. Gerry Connolly has introduced new legislation that would implement a few of the recommendations the National Academy of Public Administration made earlier this year to the Office of Personnel Management. federalnewsnetwork.com/congr…
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Several thousand Postal Service rural carriers have expressed an interest in leaving their union, after most of them saw pay cuts under a new pay system.
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The National Security Agency, amid an unprecedented hiring push, is considering options for hybrid work and other flexibilities previously unimaginable at the highly secretive agency.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status. federalnewsnetwork.com/defen…
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Federal employees say they’re more productive and working longer hours at home than they were at the office. federalnewsnetwork.com/workf…
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NEW: Federal employees who lie about their vaccination status on their attestation form, unveiled today by the Biden administration, will face disciplinary action or criminal prosecution. federalnewsnetwork.com/workf…
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Members of Congress are pushing for federal employees to have an opt-out option in the president’s upcoming payroll tax deferral and more in today’s @FEDERALNEWSCAST federalnewsnetwork.com/feder…
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NEWS ALERT: President Obama signs executive order closing federal agencies on Friday, Dec. 26. bit.ly/1ynIOm9
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President Trump’s order allowing agencies to reclassify certain career federal employees has been received with criticism. Virginia’s @RepDonBeyer is among those concerned and spoke with @nogryskoWFED about what worries him. federalnewsnetwork.com/congr…
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NEW: The Biden administration is expected to propose a 2.7% federal pay raise for civilian federal employees in 2022. federalnewsnetwork.com/pay/2…
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While many agencies are announcing return-to-office plans for their employees, at least one small agency is taking a step in the opposite direction.
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Ryan Shelby of @USAID has won the National Security and International Affairs medal for his incredible work in hurricane rebuilding efforts in Haiti. #Sammies2019
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@SenatorLankford ‘Federal Fumbles’ report a to-do list, reminder to keep debt and deficit in conversation
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The Management Excellence award recipient is @NASA’s Robert Cabana, joined on stage by his team, for his leadership as Director of the Kennedy Space Center. Under his watch, the center has flourished as a globally distinguished hub for space exploration. #Sammies2019
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As of this week, the overwhelming majority of the 12,000 companies who do business with the government via the GSA schedules have agreed to implement the vaccine mandate. federalnewsnetwork.com/workf…
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.@MarkWarner spoke with @nogryskoWFED about the current state of the security clearance program and what he's focused on for the future shar.es/a0N7pI
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.@NASCIO has a new president, North Carolina CIO Eric Boyette. federalnewsnetwork.com/ask-t…
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Starting in October, many federal agency reports that until now have only been accessible to members of Congress will also be available to the public.
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NEW: President Joe Biden signed an executive order today making federal pay raises official for many civilian employees in 2022. federalnewsnetwork.com/pay/2…
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We are here live at the Service to America Medals award ceremony tonight recognizing the outstanding and important work of federal employees. Follow along with us and the hashtag #Sammies2019
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NEWS ALERT: OPM to decide by 10 p.m. tonight on Tuesday’s operating status of federal offices. federalnewsradio.com/workfor…
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NEW: Office of Personnel Management director says proposed merger with the General Services Administration is off. federalnewsnetwork.com/opm-r…
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President Biden signed an executive order this week to prevent political appointees from interfering with the work of federal scientists. federalnewsnetwork.com/agenc…
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.@AFGENational is making a renewed push in court to score hazard pay for federal employees working on the frontlines of the pandemic and more in today's @FEDERALNEWSCAST federalnewsnetwork.com/feder…
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House Democrats passed a $1.5 trillion infrastructure-spending bill Thursday that would give the Postal Service $25 billion to modernize postal infrastructure and operations. federalnewsnetwork.com/congr…
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Today's decision is a win for a group of federal employee unions, including @AFGENational and @NTEUnews who have indicated they plan to challenge the appeals court’s recent decision. bit.ly/31CW5xm Story by @nogryskoWFED
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Breaking: Biden officially plans 4.6% average pay raise for federal employees in 2023 federalnewsnetwork.com/pay/2…
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The winner of the Science and Environment Medal is Dr. Daniel B. Jernigan of @CDCgov for his leadership during dozens of health crises and efforts to combat future outbreaks. #Sammies2019
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Since the death of our friend and colleague Mike Causey, Federal News Network has received an outpouring of love, support and memories about Mike from his listeners and readers. We gathered these messages all in one place. federalnewsnetwork.com/mike-…
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@GerryConnolly calls for 3.2 percent pay increase for federal employees in 2018. federalnewsradio.com/pay/201…
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The idea behind the SCuBA project is to help agencies have a common understanding of security standards and configuration across widely used software-as-a-service applications, like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
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JUST IN: President Trump has officially signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
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Federal offices in D.C. region closed Monday bit.ly/3pM27uk
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President Trump has signed a temporary, stop-gap funding measure into law in the early hours of Thursday morning that avoids a government shutdown and keeps agencies running through Dec. 11. federalnewsnetwork.com/gover…
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A bipartisan group of House members say civilian federal employees should earn pay parity with the military next year. federalnewsnetwork.com/pay/2…
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JUST IN: Office of Personnel Management director Dale Cabaniss resigned late Tuesday afternoon as the government struggles to guide the federal workforce through the coronavirus pandemic. federalnewsnetwork.com/opm/2…
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With hours to spare before the new year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday night implementing a federal pay raise for civilian employees and military members in 2021. federalnewsnetwork.com/pay/2…
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The Postal Service’s regulatory agency is in the final stretch of drafting an advisory opinion that, if favorable, would give approval to slower first-class mail delivery. federalnewsnetwork.com/agenc…
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has announced a new office that will collaborate with private sector organizations to combat cyber threats. federalnewsnetwork.com/cyber…
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ICYMI: Rep. Michael McCaul has introduced legislation to impose sanctions on those behind the Havana Syndrome attacks and more in today’s Federal Newscast. federalnewsnetwork.com/feder…
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New @USPS board chairman Roman Martinez IV supports Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and his ‘self-sustaining’ operating model ahead of @WhiteHouse mailing millions of COVID rapid test kits federalnewsnetwork.com/manag…
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Federal employees working from home largely report being more productive than when they go into the office according to the Government Accountability Office. federalnewsnetwork.com/workf…
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More federal employees in recent years say they’ve witnessed or experienced some kind of harassment, nepotism, discrimination or retaliation for whistleblowing than before, according to @USMSPB shar.es/a0YueW
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The NSA tasked Penn State with developing a free online course to educate people on cybersecurity. federalnewsnetwork.com/intel…
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After a highly successful pilot phase, seven post offices in the D.C. metro area will now serve as permanent locations for federal employees and contractors to obtain or update their Personal Identity Verification cards. federalnewsnetwork.com/manag…
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Unsurprisingly, most federal employees are less than thrilled at the idea of returning to their workspaces -- especially as telework has largely proven effective. federalnewsnetwork.com/workf…
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President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to prevent political appointees from interfering with the work of career federal scientists. federalnewsnetwork.com/agenc…
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BREAKING - The federal government will have a half-day closing on Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve). Via Executive Order
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We will be following along live tonight with the Service to America Medals honoring the incredible work of federal employees. #Sammies2020
You can stream the virtual event presented by @publicservice here. servicetoamericamedals.org
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The Federal Aviation Administration is rethinking its return-to-office plans, following pushback from its unions.
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.@NOAA meteorologist short-listed for award for tech used to spot hurricanes shar.es/anC4ZC hear more on today's Federal Drive with @tteminWFED
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President Biden’s executive order to raise the bar on federal customer experience marks the latest in a series of efforts over the past 30 years to measure and improve public-facing government services. federalnewsnetwork.com/manag…
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D.C.-area lawmakers urge colleagues to raise awareness of nationwide shutdown impact
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The National Archives and Records Administration signed a memorandum of understanding with its union to extend telework eligibility to all permanent agency employees. federalnewsnetwork.com/workf…
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Bryan Ware, assistant director of the cybersecurity division at CISA, resigned today as Director Chris Krebs reportedly expects to be fired soon. federalnewsnetwork.com/peopl…
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Planning to wear #RedForFeds tomorrow? Send us your photos for a chance to be included in our coverage of the union protests and court arguments against recent executive orders. afge.org/common-pages/wear-r…
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