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  • White House cyber czar launches a new hiring sprint

    White House cyber czar launches a new hiring sprint

    ONCD is also encouraging both agencies and private sector counterparts alike to use best practices like removing degree requirements and offering entry level cyber jobs, apprenticeships and paid internships, said Mo.


    Putin says China, Brazil or India could act as intermediaries in Ukraine peace talks

    Putin says China, Brazil or India could act as intermediaries in Ukraine peace talks

    Initially founded in 2009 to foster closer ties among Russia, China, India and Brazil, the partnership now comprises nine members including Iran, Egypt, South Africa, Ethiopia and the UAE.


    OPM reminds agencies to grant feds leave to vote

    OPM reminds agencies to grant feds leave to vote

    “As explained in OPM’s March 2022, guidance, agencies should allow employees to use up to four hours of administrative leave for voting in connection with federal general election day and in connection with each election event (including primaries and caucuses) at the federal, state, local, tribal and territorial level,” Shriver wrote.


    Supreme Court’s ruling on Chevron framework will lead to policy shifts by federal emergency management and housing agencies

    Supreme Court’s ruling on Chevron framework will lead to policy shifts by federal emergency management and housing agencies

    Without the judicial deference that has existed for decades, these agencies must interpret laws under increased legal scrutiny, likely leading to significant policy shifts in areas like emergency management and housing with real world implications for the Americans who rely on these programs.


    Forest Service chief signals budget belt-tightening is on the horizon for FY2025

    Forest Service chief signals budget belt-tightening is on the horizon for FY2025

    In an Aug. 29 blog post, Chief Randy Moore said that the Forest Service was planning its fiscal 2025 budget allocations under a scenario of “a potentially budget-limited future” after previous legislation provided additional funding and pay raises for its wildland firefighters.


    Biden formally announces 2% average pay raise for feds in 2025

    Biden formally announces 2% average pay raise for feds in 2025

    "We must attract, recruit, and retain a skilled workforce with fair compensation in order to keep our government running, deliver services and meet our nation's challenges today and tomorrow," Biden wrote.


    Cost of VA’s Digital GI Bill has nearly doubled amid delays and contract challenges

    Cost of VA’s Digital GI Bill has nearly doubled amid delays and contract challenges

    In a highly critical review, however, VA’s Office of Inspector General found that “insufficient planning by VBA hindered development and completion of the Digital GI Bill platform and has led to significant delays and contributed to about $479 million in additional costs.”


    Half a billion dollars in grants awarded to boost the EV charging network

    Half a billion dollars in grants awarded to boost the EV charging network

    “Most EV charging will happen at homes, workplaces or other destinations while vehicles are already parked, providing a safe, reliable and vastly more convenient way for anyone to fuel,” said Gabe Klein, the executive director of the federal government’s Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.


    UK suspends some arms sales to Israel

    UK suspends some arms sales to Israel

    “The assessment I have received leaves me unable to conclude anything other than that for certain U.K. arms exports to Israel, there does exist a clear risk that they might be used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law,” Lammy told MPs in the House of Commons.


    5 takeaways from Germany’s eastern elections

    5 takeaways from Germany’s eastern elections

    The party, which merges traditional right-wing stances on immigration and other social issues, has repeatedly called for an end to German military aid for Ukraine and negotiations with Putin — a view for which there is much sympathy in Germany’s formerly communist East.


    Belgian schools launch crackdown on smartphones

    Belgian schools launch crackdown on smartphones

    The effect of excessive screen time on kids' mental health has shot up the political agenda — it even was name-checked by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her program for her next mandate.


    How to watch the eastern German elections like a pro

    How to watch the eastern German elections like a pro

    BERLIN — Populist parties on the far-right and far-left ends of the political spectrum are expected to surge in regional elections to be held in eastern Germany this Sunday.