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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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For U.S. Conference of Mayors, ‘So Far, So Good’ With Trump
On the first day of the organization’s annual winter meeting in Washington, D.C., city hall leaders discussed policy priorities such as infrastructure, health care and law enforcement.
Management
Four Key Times Presidential Nominees Failed to Gain Senate Confirmation
An analysis of four failed presidential cabinet nominees reveals what obstacles Trump's nominees might face during the confirmation process.
Management
A Managers Guide to the New Administration
What federal leaders can expect in the coming months.
Management
Nearly 60 Percent of Federal Employees Disapprove of Trump’s Transition
One in four feds say they will not be able to carry out their agencies' mission under Trump.
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Pence: Trump Will Work With Both Parties’ Mayors on ‘Equal Footing’
“No politics, just results,” the vice president-elect promised at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' 85th Winter Meeting.
Management
OMB Prepares for Trump with New Infrastructure Permit Guidance
Required by highway bill, Donovan sets up accelerated environmental review procedures.
Management