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Biden picks 6 lawyers for US prosecutor posts

The nominees, announced by the White House on Wednesday, would run the federal prosecutors’ offices in Alaska, Connecticut, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico and Utah.

Labor authority tries again to end immigration judges union

In a ruling late last week, the Federal Labor Relations Authority determined that the country’s more than 500 immigration judges cannot belong to an employee union because they are akin to management.

Delay in creating new cybersecurity board prompts concern

A key part of President Joe Biden's plans to fight major ransomware attacks and digital espionage campaigns has been languishing for more than eight months.

Trump appointee blocks Biden federal worker vaccine mandate

Biden announced in September that more than 3.5 million federal workers were required to undergo vaccination, with no option to get regularly tested instead, unless they secured approved medical or religious exemptions.

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FBI, US agencies look beyond indictments in cybercrime fight

As federal agencies look to have the most disruptive impact possible on cyber crime, FBI officials are thinking carefully about how best to time an indictment, or whether an indictment is even the best action.

White House kicks off webinar series highlighting Federal Sustainability Plan

The initiative comes a month after President Joe Biden issued his Federal Sustainability Plan, an executive order that outlines Biden’s plans to use federal infrastructure to tackle climate change.

Federal website for free virus tests is here. How does it work?

A new federal website to request free test kits officially launches Wednesday — but was available to use Tuesday — with the first shipments going out to Americans by the end of the month.

Agencies and workers can now donate time off to federal employees affected by 2021 tornadoes or Colorado wildfires

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has authorized the use of the emergency leave transfer program for federal employees in affected areas.

Bill would require Senate confirmation for US prison chief

The Bureau of Prisons is the Justice Department’s largest agency, but it’s the only agency whose director isn’t subject to Senate confirmation.

Most federal agencies still aren’t meeting cybersecurity targets

A Jan. 11 Government Accountability Office report found that as of fiscal year 2020 federal civilian agencies were inconsistent in implementing cybersecurity policies and practices.

Online survey finds hacking to be the number one concern of government IT workers

Public sector survey respondents no longer believe insiders are the greatest threat.

Biden praises Guard response to Jan. 6 attack in fiery anniversary speech

The commander-in-chief's remarks came on the one-year anniversary of the attack.

Proposed rule would create a better public record of discrimination

The proposed rule addresses a legal mandate that federal employment practices expand accountability for discrimination and retaliation response.

Capitol Police working more closely with DoD ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary

More coordination with Pentagon leaders is one of many security reforms put in place over the last year.

Congress’ doctor wants ‘maximal telework’ amid virus surge

The seven-day average rate of infection at the Capitol's testing center has grown from less than 1% to more than 13%.

US Postal Service recovers from poor holiday showing in 2020

The Postal Service and several other private shippers reported that holiday season deliveries went smoothly, for the most part.

OPM extends deadline for hiring assessment reform

Agencies will have until the end of 2022 to make sure that their job listings involve more than just a self-assessment to determine whether an applicant has the right qualifications.

Pentagon pushes maximum telework through January 2022

The health protection condition status for the Pentagon Reservation hasn't changed, but officials are tightening restrictions and safety measures for the worksite.

Most feds get New Year’s Eve off in 2021

Federal holidays that fall on weekends generally create an 'in lieu of' holiday the day before or after they occur.

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