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OPM extends Tech Force application deadline, citing ‘tremendous interest’
Fri Jan 16 6:02 pm

Over 35,000 people have expressed initial interest in Tech Force. But agencies also saw recent losses in two areas the program targets: IT and early-career.

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One agency eases in-office work requirements, while another is ordered to consider exceptions
Fri Jan 16 5:48 pm

The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is offering remote work to some of its employees, citing limited office space.

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Army to update its software directive, pursue new funding category for software
Fri Jan 16 5:39 pm

“We try to buy modern, agile software with rigid funding authorities. Predictably, it doesn't work,” Michael Obadal said.

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Why Uncle Sam favors AI-forward government contractors — and how contractors can use that to their advantage
Fri Jan 16 5:03 pm

The U.S. government in many instances will favor firms that are more mature in their use and governance of AI.

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Judge finds TSA violated court order in new attempt to dissolve union
Fri Jan 16 2:12 pm

District Judge Jamal Whitehead ruled that TSA's latest attempt to dissolve union rights for airport screeners "plainly" violated an earlier court order.

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New tech could shield warfighters from one of the deadliest threats on the battlefield, gamma radiation
Fri Jan 16 1:47 pm

"A lot of the work that's currently being done in this field is looking at alternatives to lead for gamma protection," said Terry Thiem.

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National service is struggling to connect with younger Americans, the problem may be both the message and the messenger
Fri Jan 16 1:00 pm

"I do think that a lot of attention should be given to how are we communicating our brand, our story, and what it looks like as an employer," Griepentrog said.

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The Coast Guard officially has a new leader
Fri Jan 16 12:06 pm

Lunday previously led Coast Guard Cyber Command.

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Despite delay, Space Force still plans futures command to guide force design
Thu Jan 15 6:47 pm

The new administration's leadership is on board with the overall idea of a Futures Command for the nation's newest military service, its top officer said.

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Bipartisan lawmakers propose 35% federal pay raise for Bureau of Prisons officers
Thu Jan 15 6:04 pm

New legislation to give BOP correctional officers a 35% federal pay raise attempts to address longstanding staffing shortages across the agency.

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Lawmaker eyes bill to codify NIST AI center
Thu Jan 15 5:57 pm

The Trump administration and lawmakers are considering the role of NIST's Center for AI Standards and Innovation against the backdrop of larger AI debates.

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Postal regulator limits USPS to once-a-year price hikes for mail through 2030
Thu Jan 15 5:12 pm

The Postal Regulatory Commission finds more flexibility to set higher mail prices didn’t help USPS address its long-term financial problems.

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