Oversight
A Whistleblower’s Case Against Pentagon IG Stalls in Interagency Stalemate
Office of Special Counsel cites conflicting laws that prevent further action.
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These Cities Have the Nation’s Top-Ranked Real Estate Markets
A new report from the Urban Land Institute and PwC shows that compared to the biggest markets, smaller-sized cities are surging.
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Drone Delivery is One Step Closer with Trump Pilot Program
The Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration will allow state and local governments to set up drone innovation zones.
Pay & Benefits
Benefits Spared the Budget Ax
Budget resolution does not mandate retirement cuts, but future spending measures could.
Defense
The Border-Wall Prototypes Are Up — Now What?
As the administration assesses the projects, both the purpose and effectiveness of a barrier are in question.
Pay & Benefits
House Vote Takes Federal Retirement Cuts Off the Table For Now
Federal benefit cuts could still be on the horizon through other legislative avenues.
Management
Intel IG’s Decision to Rescind Job Offer Spells Trouble for Whistleblowers, Critics Say
Past deputy inspector general warns Senate Judiciary panel of a “blatant attack” on functions.
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Massive Classified NSA Contract Under Protest
The second part of the National Security Agency's Groundbreaker IT is on hold.
Oversight
Analysis: The IRS Targeting Scandal Was Fake, But IRS Budget Woes Are a Real Problem
The tax agency singled out both conservative and liberal groups seeking tax-exempt status for extra scrutiny.
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Trump Picks Homeland Security CIO from Defense Department
John Zangardi was serving as the Defense acting CIO.
Management
The Case For Giving Grunt Work to Your Organization’s Biggest Stars
It goes beyond keeping egos in check.
Oversight
House Plans Vote On Senate's Higher-Spending Budget Resolution
GOP leaders have asked their members to swallow the Senate’s budget proposal in a Thursday vote so the party can skip ahead to tax reform.
Management
What the New JFK Papers Will Reveal About Excessive Secrecy
How many of the documents being released a half century after his assassination could’ve been made public a decade or two ago without harming the public?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Version of the Food Pyramid
The president likes rice, pie and "beautiful chocolate cake."
Oversight
IRS ‘Mismanagement’ Hearing Breaks Along Partisan Lines
Bashing outgoing Commissioner John Koskinen, House Republicans blast the agency’s hiring practices, Equifax contract.
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Survey: Cities Rely on Federal Data—And That Worries Them
Local officials consider federal data “very important” but they’re concerned about how it will be updated less frequently.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Finalizes Long-Desired Change to USPS Pensions
Agency has identified the change as key to putting the agency back on firm financial footing.
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How 'Bike Friendly' Is Your State?
For states looking to improve conditions for cyclists, a “complete streets” policy can be a good first step.
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