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Lessons Learned from 2020

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbFebruary 4, 2021 8:17 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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2020 was a tough year, but as the author points out, there are some valuable lessons that can be learned from it.

NPS to Require Masks in All Parks and Buildings

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 3, 2021 11:34 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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In response to President Biden’s recent executive order, the NPS will require masks across all of its parks and facilities.

Are We Headed Into a Recession?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerFebruary 1, 2021 9:16 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The author discusses current economic conditions and what they might mean with respect to a possible recession.

“Bank of BARDA” Spent Vaccine Research Funds on Office Furniture, News Subscriptions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 27, 2021 5:56 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A new report states that HHS misappropriated millions of dollars intended to fund vaccine research.

COVID-19 and “Protecting the Federal Workforce”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 26, 2021 11:26 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The White House has issued guidance for agencies on implementing new COVID-19 safety regulations for federal employees.

Biden Issues Executive Order Requiring Federal Employees to Wear Masks in Federal Buildings

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: January 22, 2021 9:15 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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President Biden has made good on his promise to require wearing masks on federal property.

Some Stimulus Payments Coming Via Debit Cards

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: January 8, 2021 7:14 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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Some of the remaining COVID-19 stimulus payments are being distributed via prepaid debit cards.

When Will Your Stimulus Payment Arrive?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 31, 2020 10:33 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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Another round of stimulus payments have begun to be distributed under the new COVID-19 relief bill.

VA Has Administered Over 55k COVID-19 Vaccine Doses

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 30, 2020 4:18 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The VA has given the COVID-19 vaccine to over 55,000 eligible individuals in two weeks.

Good Riddance to 2020

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 30, 2020 11:09 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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What were some of the highlights from a year that most of us will be glad to see come to an end?

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