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The Air Force Will Dole Out $1 Billion for Cloud Migration
Dell EMC, General Dynamics and Microsoft teamed to win a big Air Force contract.
Management
Trump Is Having a Profound Impact on Regulatory Policy
Despite a lack of legislative success, the new administration is making its mark.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Wants to Repeal and Replace Obamacare
He may not know what it means, but he definitely wants it done.
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Local Governments Prepare for a Federal Fight Over ‘Double Taxation’
Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola: “Coupled with the declining federal support in cities, removing the SALT deduction would only further strain our already stressed municipal budgets."
Management
SAMMIE Awards Honor Team That Cracked Volkswagen Emissions Cheating
Award winners will be feted at a black-tie event in Washington on Sept. 27.
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With the Clock Running Out on CHIP Reauthorization, State Officials Are Preparing to Panic
“It’s just insane that it’s come this close and it’s so embroiled. With all the terrible decisions to be made, surely this isn’t a hard decision.”
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Can Block Grants Save the Day on Health Reform?
States haven’t necessarily proven to be more efficient managers of health care funding than the federal government.
Management
Congress Wants to Boost Agency Use of Evidence in Program Evaluation
Improving data to measure outcomes is not a pretext to cut spending, panelists say.
Management
National Weather Service Develops New Career Path for Meteorologists
Initiative will help aspiring forecasters advance their careers while relieving the burden of administrators in charge of hiring and promoting.
Management
Agencies Begin White House-Mandated Training for Every Fed on Consequences of Leaks
Employees across government are receiving training this week on unauthorized disclosures.
Pay & Benefits
How Ready Are You For Retirement? A Quick Quiz
A simple way to assess where you stand.
Management
Want to Improve Government Customer Experience? Focus On Employee Morale
Engaged workers are the key to better service.
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Meet the 17-Year-Old Who Hacked the U.S. Air Force
Chicago high school senior Jack Cable moonlights as an ethical hacker.
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Veterans Affairs CIO Stepping Down
After another high-profile departure, there are 11 acting CIOs across the 24 CFO Act agencies.
Defense
Air Force: We’re Low on Bombs Because Congress Can’t Pass a Budget
It’s hard to persuade arms makers to boost production, even to fight ISIS, without cash on the barrelhead.
Oversight
How Democrats' Debt Ceiling Deal With President Trump May Have Backfired
The agreement cleared up a busy congressional calendar, allowing Republicans time for another attempt at repealing Obamacare.
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Vint Cerf's Think Tank: Internet Rulemaking Is Going to Get More Complicated
The nonprofit recommends governments work with each other—and the rest of society—to craft internet regulations.
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Why Cities Are Concerned About Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation in Congress
Language related to preemption and data-sharing are two areas where cities and advocacy groups would like to see changes.
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