Management
IRS Shuts Down, Then Restores, Tax Preparer I.D. Registration
June court ruling invalidating fees prompted system to go dark.
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Lawmaker: Cyber National Guard Could Fill Federal Workforce Gaps
Lawmakers hope to lure thousands of cyber professionals to government work with scholarships.
Defense
Business Experience Bites Trump’s Pentagon Nominee
Congress might hold up the president’s pick for deputy defense secretary over his three-decade career with Boeing, among other things.
Defense
U.S. Military Shoots Down 'Hostile' Drone in Syria
The move signals escalating tension in the region between U.S.-backed forces and those loyal to the Assad regime.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Replacing Sean Spicer
The White House press shop may be getting a makeover.
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GOP Senator to White House: Hands Off Oil and Gas Payments to Gulf Coast States
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told Louisiana U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy that he’d work with him to address concerns about a plan in President Trump’s budget to redirect the funds.
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If You're Going to Set a Cyber Trap, Don't Do This
The Energy Department's IG found many problems with a planned "gotcha" exercise.
Management
OMB 'Out of Practice' on Competitive Sourcing, Adviser Says
Springer skeptical that Trump should end moratorium on A-76 bidding by private contractors yet.
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Here’s What’s on the Agenda of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting in Miami Beach
Catch the biggest standing committee, task force and best practices sessions.
Management
House Approves Measure Seeking To Boost DHS Morale
DHS leaders claim morale is improving, but lawmaker says the Trump administration has added new pressure.
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Think Beyond Modernization, Tech Execs Told Trump
Silicon Valley bigwigs discussed machine learning, open data and the need for government spending on research.
Defense
Military and Veterans Groups Advocate Benefit Parity Between Active Duty, Reserve Soldiers
Reservists deployed for pre-planned operations don’t earn educational and other benefits afforded troops.
Management
Beyond Buyouts and RIFs: A More Effective Approach to Workforce Management
The power of combining data analytics with mobility programs.
Defense
Trump Appears to Fault Obama, Calls Otto Warmbier's Death a 'Disgrace'
He said the 22-year-old University of Virginia student “should have been brought home a long time ago” from North Korea.
Pay & Benefits
EPA Wants 1,200 Employees to Accept Buy Outs, Early Outs
They will have a maximum of six weeks to accept an offer and leave the agency.
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Pentagon Turns to DAVE for More Efficient Buying
The API-driven acquisition systems helps the Defense Department shift data from more than 450 sources.
Defense
Is Momentum Building for Another Round of BRAC?
Think tank analysts across the political spectrum urge Congress to bite bullet and close obsolete bases.
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Florida Gov. Picks a Fight With Connecticut Over Business Climate
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Maine’s first-ever “food sovereignty” law; Oakland’s “backroom deals”; and Utah’s latest attempt at Medicaid expansion.
Management
The Essential Guide To Staying In Shape On Your Next Business Trip
Repeat after me: "I am not on vacation."
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