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The document is an Executive Order by the President of the United States, aiming to protect the federal workforce and ensure government services continue during the COVID-19 pandemic by mandating mask-wearing and following CDC guidelines. It requires federal employees, contractors, and visitors in federal buildings and on federal lands to wear masks and maintain physical distancing. The order also establishes the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force to provide guidance on federal operations during the pandemic and outlines a plan for testing federal employees. Additionally, it encourages cooperation with state and community leaders to promote public health measures.

The Executive Order provides a way for alumni of AmeriCorps programs to be hired for federal jobs without going through the usual competitive application process. It allows people who have completed a certain amount of service with AmeriCorps to be directly appointed by federal agencies if they are qualified. This order helps keep skilled individuals in public service roles. However, all applicants must still meet baseline requirements, like citizenship and no legal disqualifications, to be considered for these positions.

The Executive Order 14201, titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," establishes a policy to protect the integrity of women's sports by excluding male competitors. The order advises that federal funding should be withdrawn from educational programs that fail to provide equal sports opportunities for women and girls. It tasks various government departments, including Education, Justice, and State, with enforcing rules that prioritize safety, fairness, and equality in women's sports by clarifying eligibility based on sex rather than gender identity. The order also aims to influence international sports policies to align with these standards.

The President issued a memorandum directing all executive departments and agencies to pause and review any new rules or regulations before they are finalized. This means that any rule proposals need to be approved by a department or agency head appointed by the President after January 20, 2025. Rules that have already been submitted but not yet published should be withdrawn for review. Additionally, there is an option to delay the implementation of rules for 60 days to allow for further evaluation, and in cases where significant issues are found, further action may be necessary.

The memorandum from the President directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop recommendations for improving and modernizing the regulatory review process. It emphasizes creating regulations that promote public health, safety, economic growth, social welfare, racial justice, and environmental stewardship. The memo also highlights the need to consider the effects of regulations on disadvantaged communities and to ensure that regulatory initiatives are beneficial. Moreover, it underscores the importance of making the review process more efficient, transparent, and inclusive.

In Proclamation 10148, President Biden remembers the over 500,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19, which surpasses the death tolls of several major wars combined. He calls for a moment of silence, urging all Americans to participate at sunset to honor those lost. Additionally, he orders flags to be flown at half-staff on all federal properties and U.S. embassies worldwide until February 26, 2021, to mark this solemn occasion.

The Executive Order 14132, issued by the President, outlines adjustments to the pay rates of various federal positions. It sets new salary schedules for the General Schedule, Foreign Service, Veterans Health Administration, Senior Executive Service, and other specific positions including uniformed services and administrative law judges. Locality-based comparability payments will also be adjusted, with detailed schedules attached to the order. The new rates are to take effect starting January 1, 2025, and they replace a previous order from December 2023.

The executive order titled "Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans" focuses on supporting and integrating immigrants, including refugees, into American society. It directs the review of existing immigration policies and processes, aiming to make them more accessible and efficient, promoting naturalization, and eliminating unnecessary barriers. The order establishes a Task Force on New Americans and calls for an Interagency Working Group to develop a national strategy for promoting naturalization. Additionally, it revokes a previous memorandum regarding the responsibilities of sponsors of aliens, seeking alignment with the new policy objectives.

In Proclamation 10142, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. terminated the national emergency regarding the southern border of the United States that was declared in 2019. The proclamation directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to pause construction on the border wall and halt the use of funds for it. They must also review the legality and consequences of the wall projects and develop a plan within 60 days to redirect funds and possibly terminate contracts for wall construction. The proclamation clarifies that the term "wall" refers to a contiguous physical barrier along the border.

In Executive Order 14244, the President revoked a previous order that addressed issues related to the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Paul Weiss is making changes, such as adopting political neutrality in client selection, committing to merit-based hiring, and dedicating significant resources to pro bono legal services. These changes aim to promote equality, justice, and other positive initiatives like supporting veterans and combating anti-Semitism. This shift is seen as a hopeful sign for the legal profession's role in supporting American communities and values.