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House Homeland Budget Plans $1.8B for Cyber Unit, Cuts Research
The moves are largely consistent with the president’s budget request.
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How FedRAMP Keeps Getting Faster
The accreditation time frame is shrinking and GSA is working with the Office of American Innovation to speed up even more.
Management
Did Donald Trump Jr. Break the Law?
The answer could come down to a provision in campaign-finance regulation.
Defense
Ceasefire or No, U.S. and Russia Remain ‘A Second or Two Away’ from Accidental War Over Syria
The head of Air Combat Command says one mistake by a pilot in an advanced warplane could mean an unintended escalation in Syria.
Management
When Potential Mentors Are Mostly White and Male
Unconscious bias can influence who leaders choose as their protégés. Can its effects be mitigated?
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Trump Jr. Email Saga Adds Another Character
Rob Goldstone is "like a human Snapchat filter."
Management
How Organizations Fail to Prevent ‘Insider Threat’ Leaks
A political scientist argues that a few main mistakes leave governments and businesses vulnerable to dangerous or damaging leaks from employees.
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Trump Commission Already Having ‘Chilling Effect’ on State Voter Registration
“The commission is spearheaded by the four horsemen of voter suppression,” the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law president and executive director said.
Pay & Benefits
White House Wants to Increase Federal Employee Buyout Payments
The $25,000 maximum has not been updated since the practice was first authorized in 1993.
Management
It’s Easy To Rail Against Big Government—Until There’s a Big Crisis
Sooner or later President Trump is going to need the government he was elected to lead.
Management
Lawmakers, VA Eye More Civil Service Reforms After New Firing Law
Senators also debate how to expand the role of the private sector in vets' health care.
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U.S. House Appropriations Bill Would Kill TIGER Grants, Provide $2.9 Billion for CDBG
The legislation would also unlock as much as $900 million for the Amtrak Gateway tunnel replacement program in the New York City area.
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DATA Act: Agile's First Governmentwide Win
Governmentwide projects are particularly complicated, but here's one that ends on time and under budget.
Management
Donald Trump Jr.'s Email Exchange With Rob Goldstone
The president’s son coordinated with the music publicist last June to arrange a meeting with a “Russian attorney,” who had potentially damaging information about Hillary Clinton.
Management
Stephen Bannon Wants To Talk About Using Mercenaries To Solve Afghanistan
What's a couple of private armies between friends?
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Here’s How Comics Can Boost Cyber Training
A DHS grantee created a web comic template for cyber training.
Route Fifty
Impacts of Florida Governor’s New Anti-Venezuela Action Are Unclear
Also in our State and Local Daily News Digest: L.A. has “virtual lock” for future Summer Olympic games; “disputed legal territory” awaits Seattle leaders; and Wisconsin communities struggle to recover from 2016 floods.
Management
Lawmakers Rail Against 'Wasteful' Cancellation of New FBI Headquarters
Decision unravels a decade of work to consolidate the bureau’s D.C.-area workforce in one suburban location.
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