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President has issued an Executive Order to eliminate the Federal Executive Institute, which was established over 50 years ago to provide leadership training for government officials. The President believes that this institute contributes to a bureaucracy that doesn't benefit American families and wants to refocus the government on serving taxpayers. The order directs the Office of Personnel Management to take the necessary steps to close the institute and revokes earlier documents that mandated its existence. This order aims to shift government priorities towards direct benefit to citizens while ensuring it complies with existing laws and available funding.

The document is a notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that updates the organization and structure of its Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The OGC provides legal services and advice to various entities within the HHS, including the Secretary, on a wide range of issues. It is organized into several divisions, each specializing in different areas such as ethics, civil rights, and public health, and it has regional offices throughout the United States. This updated statement outlines the responsibilities and hierarchy within the OGC, ensuring uniform legal advice and services across the department.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS). This request is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates public notice and comment for such information collections. The goal is to gather input on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of this information collection. Interested parties have until April 19, 2021, to submit their comments.