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Justice, 18F Partner for Government-wide FOIA Portal
The goal is a centralized system for processing Freedom of Information Act requests.
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Senators Urge Trump to Fill Top White House Science and Tech Spots
The president has only officially announced one appointment to the office that offers STEM and cyber policy advice.
Oversight
Democratic Congressman Wants to Move More Agencies Out of D.C., Too
Rep. Tim Ryan says relocating federal agency headquarters could help struggling cities.
Oversight
How Trump Fell Into His Own 100-Day Trap
If the president didn’t want to be judged on the first three months of his presidency, why did he promise to get so much done in that period?
News
EPA’s Revised Agenda
Scott Pruitt says he wants to restore the Environmental Protection Agency to it’s “core mission,” but the founding documents suggest otherwise.
Management
Trump Administration Begins Shutdown Preparations
OMB director says Congress should include wall funding in spending bill, but Democrats have balked.
Oversight
House Bill to 'Audit the Fed' Would Cost $6 Million
Transparency plan would expand GAO access to Federal Reserve data.
Defense
Trump’s North Korea Policy is the Same as Obama’s — He Just Doesn’t Want to Admit It
No, Mike Pence, the "era of strategic patience" is not over
Management
Analysis: The Product-Placement Presidency
The First Family can’t seem to stop advertising their business empire.
Nextgov
Step One in Optimizing Data Centers: Know What You Have
Going through 16 data centers, some of which reside outside the continental United States, is a challenging feat.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Has Some Interesting Friends Over For Dinner
Sarah Palin, Ted Nugent and Kid Rock visit the Oval Office.
Management
Obama-Era Acquisition Leaders Welcome Trump Efficiency Efforts
Category management and shared services are likely to continue, officials say.
Nextgov
I Built A Bot With Zero Coding Experience. So Can You.
Deloitte is selling federal agencies on automation and walked me through the process.
Management
TSA Will Also Partially Continue Its Hiring Freeze
Growing list of agencies decline to follow OMB’s advice to take a more ‘surgical’ approach.
Management
Trump Regulatory Nominee Criticized for 'Modest Record' in Cost-Benefit Analysis
Progressive group also portrays White House regulatory office as opaque.
Management
ICE’s ‘Management Deficiencies’ Are Preventing It From Deporting More Immigrants
Trump wants 10,000 more ICE officers, but IG says the agency is failing those currently on the rolls.
Nextgov
A Bug Bounty to Hack Military Bases? It Could Happen.
A Defense Department official wants to find the vulnerabilities hidden in critical infrastructure.
Management
The 15-Minute Weekly Habit That Eased My Work Anxiety — and Made My Boss Trust Me More
The key is to manage up.
Pay & Benefits