Oversight
Bill to Protect Whistleblowers Who Refuse to Break Rules Goes to President
Congress responds to MSPB ruling last year that narrowed “right to disobey.”
Nextgov
Intelligence Community Wants to Identify Faces in the 'Wild'
IARPA unveiled a prize challenge to find the best facial matching algorithms.
Management
VA Needs Greater Firing Power More Than a Larger Budget, Secretary Says
Shulkin continues the headquarters hiring freeze and praises Trump’s commitment to veterans.
Management
The Tough-Love Approach to Career Guidance
“You don’t want someone that will tell you exactly what to do. That’s not the point of a mentor.”
Management
The U.S. Is Arresting Undocumented Immigrants Faster Than It Can Deport Them
Arresting immigrants in the US is a lot easier and faster than processing them through America's clogged immigration court system.
Management
Even the Threat of Budget Cuts Can Hurt American Science
A climate of uncertainty leaves the National Institutes of Health unable to plan for the future.
Nextgov
Here’s How Agencies Should Implement Trump’s Cyber Order
Agency heads can appoint an official to be accountable for cybersecurity rather than being accountable themselves.
Route Fifty
Another Good Sign That Detroit Is on the Road to Fiscal Recovery
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Kentucky governor’s calls for agency spending cuts; Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor summer service reductions; and Rhode Island’s “car tax” repeal.
Management
Keeping Employees Engaged During Periods of Uncertainty
It’s not just about making workers happy or providing them with incentives.
Defense
Pentagon Wants to Get Started on New Air Force Two and Doomsday Planes
The aging C-32 and E-4B may be replaced by similar aircraft, or at least with planes that share some gear.
Defense
U.S. Conducts Successful Missile Defense Test
The simulated attack is likely a response to North Korea’s increased missile testing.
Management
Contractor Settles Criminal Charges on Overpriced Food for Troops in Iraq
Kuwaiti-based Agility had been suspended following indictment.
Pay & Benefits
Leakers in the Trump Administration May Have Trouble Invoking Obama’s Whistleblower Protections
There's no sign the leaks are going to slow down.
Management
I’m a Former Federal Manager And I Voted For Trump
Here’s why I think he’s doing a good job.
Route Fifty
How Has Federal Spending on State and Local Grants Changed Over the Last 57 Years?
Four charts that illustrate the evolution in spending.
Pay & Benefits
D.C.-Area Lawmakers Vow to Fight Proposed Federal Retirement Benefit Cuts
Some say they may support pay parity between civilian and military workers.
Nextgov
In-Q-Tel Invests Fresh Funds to Ditch Desktops
The venture capital firm for the 17 agencies that comprise the IC joined Bain Capital Ventures and Microsoft Ventures in making a $16 million investment in San Mateo-based Frame.
Nextgov
DNC is Hiring a CTO
The CTO will be responsible for modernizing and security the party’s digital infrastructure.
Management
Ex-GSA Chief Explains Decision Not to Block Trump’s Hotel Arrangement
Denise Turner Roth cites need to avoid politics, though she favors divestment.
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