Management
A Science-Backed Trick to Reduce Fear And Anxiety Takes Just 30 Seconds and a Pen
Relief may be just a word away.
Defense
'It Is Irritating': The U.K.'s Anger Over U.S. Intelligence Leaks
The British home secretary says she has “been very clear with our friends” about the release of information related to the Manchester attack.
Management
What Does Trump's Budget Mean for the Environment?
His proposal would gut federal enforcement and effectively halt many Superfund cleanups.
Route Fifty
Why California’s Wet Winter May Make the Wildfire Danger Worse
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Georgia cuts 7,251 people from food stamps; Iowa’s new governor; and N.D. Republicans decry Trump’s rural cuts.
Pay & Benefits
Proposed Compensation Cuts, Guaranteed Uber Reimbursement and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
White House Asks Justice for Ruling on Disclosing Ethics Waivers
Battle continues over whether the Trump administration must list exemptions given to former lobbyists.
Nextgov
There Is a Place for USDS, 18F in Trump Administration
U.S. Digital Service would receive $19 million, while 18F would get $21 million.
Management
Psychology Shows It’s a Big Mistake To Base Our Self-Worth on Our Professional Achievements
Most of us have dreams that won’t come true. The question is – how do we respond to that disappointment?
Defense
Trump’s Military Buildup Won’t Begin Until 2019
Pentagon officials says they're working to fix readiness first, then grow the military.
Management
The Questions About Obstruction Now Spread to White House Staff
Reports that presidential aides asked senior intelligence officials to help shut down the FBI investigation put those staffers in legal jeopardy.
Oversight
The Phantom Infrastructure Proposal in Trump's Budget
The president promised to pour a $1 trillion into rebuilding the nation’s roads and bridges. His proposal sets aside just $200 billion, with the details still to come.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump, With His Budget, Just Wants Americans to Live Frugally
"America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again" calls for cuts across the board.
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Trump Budget Plan Calls for States to Pay About 25% of Food Stamp Benefits by 2023
A cost-sharing arrangement the administration has proposed would mark a major financial restructuring of the SNAP program, which covered $66 billion in benefits last year.
Management
White House Taps Civil Service Reform Veteran to Lead OPM
George Nesterczuk was the architect of a failed effort to establish a performance-based pay system during the Bush administration.
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Trump’s Not Backing Down on Cuts to Local Government Programs
His full budget proposal, which came out on Tuesday, mirrors a blueprint issued in March, and proposes controversial cuts to funding that supports federal grants and loans.
Nextgov
CYBERCOM Budget Request Focused on Elevation to Full Command
The command is hard at work prepping for elevation, but with no strict timeline, Adm. Michael Rogers said.
Management
An Unconventional President Takes Aim at the Bureaucracy
Trump’s budget targets familiar agencies and programs.
Management
A Guide For Federal Leaders In a Time of Uncertainty
Managers and supervisors don’t have the luxury of indulging in their worst fears—there’s too much work to be done.
Nextgov
Agencies Struggle to Stop Using Social Security Numbers as Identifiers
Ten years after agencies were to limit using SSNs, they've seen "limited success," GAO said.
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