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How Much Does The Cost of State And Local Public Employees Average Per Hour?
Newly released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures point to an upward trend that mirrors the pressures that many state capitols and city halls are facing with retiree benefits.
Defense
Annual Defense Bill Has Major Implications for Feds’ Leave, Pay
Language curbing paid administrative leave and raising the cap on Defense buyouts makes it into final version that is now headed to Obama’s desk.
Management
How Donald Trump Could Restore Confidence in Government
Four ways the president-elect can ensure a transparent administration.
Management
White House, Agencies Begin Preparing for Shutdown
Senate has just hours left to avoid shuttering agencies.
Nextgov
US-China Cyber Dialogue to Continue Under Trump
The dialogue is part of a U.S.-China pact against commercial hacking,
Defense
The Navy is Trying to Deal With Its Sexual Assault Problem by Giving Sailors a Reporting App
The app was initially created to prevent on-campus gun violence.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Wrestling Presidency
Linda McMahon will help make America great again by slamming opponents with steel chairs.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Boosts 2017 Civilian Federal Pay Raise to 2.1 Percent
Surprise move comes after he had reaffirmed a 1.6 percent boost in November.
Management
Shutdown Looms as Senate Democrats Refuse to Back Down Over Miners' Benefits
Battle over health care for coal miners disrupts plans for a budget resolution before Friday deadline.
Oversight
Lawmakers Press Patent Office for Crackdown on Timecard Abuse
Republicans demand list of employees disciplined, union leader’s calendar.
Pay & Benefits
Last Chance for Open Season Changes
The window to modify your coverage closes Dec. 12.
Management
Transition Officials: The Hiring Freeze Is Just One Way Trump Will Cut Government
As feds await details, they will start seeing more landing team members at their agencies.
Oversight
Remembering John Glenn
The former senator and first American to orbit the Earth has died at 95.
Tech
GSA Uses Final Weeks Under Obama to Advance Shared Services, Category Management
A new vision of standardized business processes would endure 10 years.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees Unlikely to Get Extra Time Off Around Christmas
Christmas Eve will fall on a Saturday this year.
Management
House Approves Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Bill
Senate must pass CR Friday to avoid funding lapse.
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Repeating Mistakes That Lead to Firefighter Deaths and Injuries; Montana’s Road Funding Shortfall
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Houston’s bus ridership growth; publicly funded campaigns in Portland; and working with non-profits to reduce crime in Baltimore.
Oversight
Lawmaker Seeking to Impeach IRS Chief Targets Public Service Award
Rep. Jordan uses unrelated hearing to challenge public administration academy.
Nextgov
Bill to Elevate CYBERCOM Heads to Obama’s Desk
The compromise defense policy bill also sets conditions for splitting NSA and U.S. Cyber Command.
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