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Trump Praises Putin for Not Hitting Back after Obama Hacking Sanctions
The president-elect has dismissed intelligence agencies’ conclusions the Russian government was behind election year data breaches targeting Democrats.
Defense
The Key to Putin’s Cyber Power
The Russian president has both the capability and the intent to cause harm, says a former U.S. ambassador to Russia. And the threat won’t vanish once Donald Trump takes office.
Management
Obama's Environmental Legacy, in Two Buttes
The Bears Ears National Monument captures much of what made President Obama inspiring to his supporters—and frustrating to his critics.
Management
The CDC’s New Quarantine Rule Could Violate Civil Liberties
The proposed regulation could be used to detain people without due process, or examine them without informed consent.
Defense
Hacking Into Future Nuclear Weapons: The U.S. Military’s Next Worry
The U.S. isn’t just modernizing it’s weapons and warheads. The future nuclear arsenal will be networked, and that presents unique challenges for the U.S. Air Force.
Management
In Tweet, Trump Pledges to Do Two Things the Government Already Does
"Buy American and hire American."
Management
Always Running 10 Minutes Late? There’s a Really Good Reason For That
Laziness isn't the real problem—it's productivity.
Management
Memo to the President: Collaboration Across Boundaries
No significant issue can be addressed solely by an individual government agency.
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Obama Sanctions Russia for Election Hacking
The sanctions target Russian intelligence leaders. Obama also expelled 35 Russian diplomats in the U.S.
Management
Create Your Guide for Living (and Managing) in 2017
If you want to lead at your best, you have to live at your best.
Management
Tapping Government’s Biggest Asset—Knowledge
How agencies can develop, share and keep critical expertise.
Oversight
The Coming Exodus of Senior Federal Executives
Research shows many professional staffers leave when a new president takes power—especially one with whom they don’t agree.
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Report: 'We the People' Online Petitions Don’t Do All That Much
White House's online petition platform has seen 38.5 million signatures on over 473,000 petitions.
Management
Trump Says Transition Is No Longer Going Smoothly
Transition spokesman says Obama administration is still being helpful.
Tech
The Obama Administration’s Big Science and Tech Innovation: Socially Engaged Policy
The outgoing president leaves behind some solid accomplishments in the world of science, tech and medicine. But the biggest departure from his predecessors might have been in his approach
Management
Government’s Turnaround Starts at the Bottom
Fixing performance requires making everyone a leader.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Makes Next Year’s 2.1 Percent Pay Raise Official
Executive order implements a 1 percent across-the-board boost and 1.1 percent in locality-based hikes.
Management
There’s a Very Deep Reason Why You Can’t Kick That Bad Habit
"Willpower and self-control are not a good match for habit."
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