Management
Commerce Nominee Ross Evades Questions About Reporting Trump’s Potential Conflicts of Interest
Ross said that it’s a “personal decision” that only the president-elect can make.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump is Working on His Inauguration Speech
He's got a Sharpie, a legal pad and he is sitting at a desk near an ornate wall.
Management
Quit Waiting for Someone to Show Up
People see the problems around them. Don’t be one of those who fails to act.
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U.S. Mayors to Congress: Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform
City hall leaders at the U.S. Conference of Mayors were optimistic President-elect Trump will set aside divisive campaign rhetoric and work with them to fix the broken system.
Management
HHS Nominee Grilled on Obamacare, Stock Trades, Reorganizing Agency
Rep. Tom Price takes offense at the suggestion he profited from health-related investments.
Management
The Complicated Relationship Between John McCain and Frank Kendall
The Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer for the past five years says he’s lowered the cost of arms, but the watchdog senator never seemed satisfied.
Management
The Twisted Psychology of Office Cliques
The insider-outsider dynamic is bad for everyone.
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Unease Over Tapping Louisiana’s Rainy-Day Fund; D.C. Mayor vs. Bill O’Reilly
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Philly’s rat stats; Arkansas mayor resigns amid scandal; and Nevada governor’s education proposal.
Oversight
Ethics Office Chief Asks House Panel to Allow Him to Testify Publicly
Oversight chairman had asked Shaub to talk privately on handling Trump conflicts.
Management
Trump’s Interior Nominee Pledges to Eliminate Sexual Harassment at Department
Zinke also says he will protect federally controlled land from sale or transfer.
Management
One-Third of Feds Won't Commit to Staying During Trump Administration
Feds are opposed to the president-elect's plans to shrink size and scope of government.
Nextgov
Trump Appoints Baltimore Real Estate Developer To Tech Team
Reed Cordish will serve as the assistant to the president for intragovernmental and technology initiatives.
Management
Does Your Job Make You Miserable?
It’s easy to understand why people with low wages and terrible bosses are unhappy, but what about the rest?
Tech
Russian Hackers Will Try ‘Again and Again,’ Warns Samantha Power
In her parting speech, Obama’s UN ambassador says it is ‘naive’ to think Russia won’t keep meddling to destabilize the West.
Oversight
How To Measure Trump’s Performance
Pay close attention to the number of House Republicans looking for promotions to the Senate. If they stay put, it’s a sign the president is losing political clout.
Management
Two Cases Could Limit or Enhance Trump's Ability to Engage in Mass Deportations
The Supreme Court will examine two cases that could tell us how the conservative justices feel about the president-elect’s plan for mass deportations.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Putin Weighs In On The Trump Rumors
The Russian leader had a weird explanation for this whole mess.
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