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Test Your Knowledge: Identify These U.S. State and Local Government Seats of Power
Take our photo quiz of state capitols, city halls and county buildings.
Management
Joe Biden’s New Memoir Shows a Person Coping With Work Under Extreme Emotional Stress
"Promise Me, Dad" is out this week.
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Comparing Cities in Terms of the Financial Health of Their Residents
A new data dashboard features metrics like median credit scores, and delinquent debt levels for residents in 60 U.S. cities.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Signs TSP Modernization Act Into Law
Participants in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement program will have more options for managing their investments.
Management
The Potential Payoff for Applying Metrics and Analytics to Government Is Significant
But managers need more training, and all employees need to be involved in performance initiatives.
Management
Trump to Congress: Offset Disaster Relief With Cuts to Agency Spending
White House requests $11 billion in cuts—and potentially more—to pay for hurricane response.
Defense
A Fight Is Brewing Between Congress and the Military Over Cyber War
Should in-theater commanders be allowed to launch attacks that currently require approval from the national command authority?
Oversight
Last of 24 Scammers Impersonating IRS Agents Pleads Guilty
Probe of money laundering conspiracy involved Justice, Homeland Security and Treasury IG.
Oversight
The White House Is Refusing to Comply With Congressional Inquiries Into Travel Spending
A congressional committee has already subpoenaed documents on travel from two agencies.
Management
Five Annoying Questions to Ask Your Grandparents at Thanksgiving
There’s no time like the holiday to explore the pressing issues of federal policy.
Management
Mulvaney Might Double as Temporary Head of Consumer Bureau
The White House has not confirmed reports of budget director’s expanded role.
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Homeland Security Has A Plan To Fight Zombie Devices
The report urges more public-private cooperation on botnet takedowns and more and better cyber standards.
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Third Time's a Charm? NOAA Reschedules Next-Gen Weather Satellite Launch
Wind delayed the two previous launch dates.
Defense
Has the Mueller Probe Hamstrung Trump's Foreign Policy?
Nixon and Clinton managed to get a great deal done of overseas while facing special prosecutors at home, but Trump has more weaknesses than they did.
Insights
Feds Buy Into Evidence-Based Policy Making for Government Services
Learn more about what employees see as the biggest drivers of change in government services.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Al Franken and Sexual Harassment
Late-night notes that sexual predation is not a partisan issue.
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Maryland Congressman: It’s a Mistake Not to Pair Infrastructure With Tax Overhaul
Meanwhile, discussions continue in the infrastructure community about the promise and limitations of public-private partnerships.
Management
Trump Administration Reverses Key Immigration Decision After Postal Service Screwup
Some immigrants with DACA status will now have an extension to apply for renewal.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Sends Defense Authorization Bill, Military Pay Raise to Trump’s Desk
Military service members will see a 2.4 percent across-the-board pay increase in 2018, setting up debate over civilian pay parity.
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