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Despite Opposition From Mayors and Police, U.S. House Looks to Punish ‘Sanctuary Cities’
“Many departments have such policies to encourage crime victims and witnesses to report crimes and to build trust with immigrant communities,” wrote New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu in a letter to representatives.
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Why Wednesday’s ‘Election Integrity’ Actions Should Be Watched By States
Actions by the President’s Commission on Election Integrity, the Department of Justice and Congress raise myriad problems for our federalist approach to elections and security.
Management
Agencies Send Employees Guidance on Travel Ban Implementation
Officials promise "business as usual."
Tech
GSA Watchdog Details Clash That Drove Sharpe from Acquisition Service
Alleged whistleblower retaliation included threats of negative review and transfer.
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Is a Cabinet-Level CIO the Future of Government I.T.?
That person would lead “a legion of people” who could support the technology needs of other agencies.
Tech
The NSA Confronts a Problem of Its Own Making
Recent cyberattacks show what happens when America’s secret-keepers can’t keep their secrets.
Management
As Trump Budget Cuts Loom, Feds Adjust Their Training
Specialists warn that some of agencies’ best may be first to jump to private sector.
Pay & Benefits
Two Medicare Questions You Need to Think About
Certain issues are particularly important for federal employees and retirees.
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Senate Defense Bill Splits CIO Duties, Bans Russian Anti-virus Software
The bill would reform how the Pentagon manages internal cybersecurity.
Pay & Benefits
House Panel Appears to Accept Trump's Proposed 1.9 Percent Civilian Pay Hike
Financial Services appropriations bill does not mention the raise, which would allow the president's plan to advance.
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DevOps University Aims to Address Government's Agile Talent Dearth
The 31,000 square-foot facility will support more than 250 DevOps and agile development specialists, many of whom are federal customers.
Tech
The U.S. Will Ban Laptops On 180 International Airlines Unless They Meet Mysterious New Security Rules
It's hard to tell whether it will be easy or difficult for airlines to comply, since officials didn't provide any details.
Oversight
Freedom Caucus Digs in on Spending Cuts, Tax Reform
Before they’ll back a budget, House conservatives want their demands met on mandatory spending and changes to the tax code.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Potential Health Care 'Surprise'
If the Senate bill doesn't pass, Trump says we may be in for a "big surprise."
Management
Analysis: What Happens If Trump’s White House Invokes Executive Privilege?
Laws that limit presidential power won't enforce themselves – Congress must act.
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Senate’s Health Care Bill ‘Is Not Dead by Any Stretch of the Imagination,’ Mayors Warn
A bipartisan group of mayors from around the nation came together on Wednesday to highlight the local ramifications of the U.S. Senate’s Better Care Reconciliation Act.
Oversight
House Panel Advances Air Traffic Control Privatization Plan
Controllers union announces formal support for the proposal.
Management
Agencies Could Learn a Lot From Tennessee's Shift to Pay for Performance
The state's civil service reform efforts offer many lessons for the federal government.
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‘I Would Hope They Throw It Out and Start Over’
The Democratic governors of Louisiana and Montana express their distaste for the Senate bill to overhaul Obamacare.
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