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Trump’s Attorney General Could Scrap Rule Protecting State-Legalized Marijuana
As Attorney General, Sessions could issue a directive that would give prosecutors in states with legal marijuana a freer hand to prosecute marijuana companies.
Management
A Moderate, a Loyalist or a Hardliner— Who is on Donald Trump’s Secretary of State Shortlist?
Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney and ex-New York mayor Rudy Giuliani are near the top of the possible picks.
Management
To Make Government Great Again, Fix the Procurement System
When strategic sourcing fails to deliver mission value, it isn’t strategic. Category management could solve that.
Route Fifty
O’Hare Airport Strike Looms in Chicago; Will McCrory Concede N.C. Gov. Race?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Tennessee wildfire costs mount; energy-use data sharing in Pittsburgh; and federal court’s bottle water delivery order appealed in Michigan.
Management
Obama Freezes SES Hiring and Gives Appointees a Resignation Deadline
The moratorium will give Trump more influence on federal agencies, officials said.
Management
Trump Team Won’t Say Whether New Administration Will Cut or Close Any Federal Agencies
Spokesman also announced landing team leaders who will meet with several agencies.
Management
Introverts Can Use Vulnerability to Become Strong Leaders
"If [your employees] see you be vulnerable then they’re more willing to be vulnerable with you. That’s part of what makes leaders approachable."
Management
The Challenge of Selecting a New Treasury Secretary
Critics lament that the department is often headed by a Wall Street financier, but the job requires expertise that only insiders tend to possess.
Management
Decision Time: Half of U.S. F-15s Need Overhauls — Or Retirement
In a backseat ride over New Hampshire, the Eagle shows why it’s still lethal, yet increasingly expensive.
Defense
Trump ISIS Strategy Worries Top House Armed Services Democrat
HASC's Rep. Adam Smith, in a C-SPAN-hosted interview, challenged Trump's incoming team to produce a national security strategy that doesn’t alienate the U.S. military's Muslim partners fighting terrorism.
Management
What is Behind the Turkey Pardoning Ritual?
The presidential turkey pardoning draws on a language of forgiveness, common to many religious traditions.
Management
Reflecting on Janet Reno, America’s First Female Attorney General, and her Example of Public Service
At a time when politicians are struggling to gain the public's trust, Janet Reno's legacy as an honest, humble public servant may serve as an example moving forward from the election.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Secret to Donald Trump's Success
From his TV show to his cabinet, the man knows how to make himself look good.
Route Fifty
North Dakota Police vs. Protesters in ‘Ongoing Riot’; A ‘Worrying Trend’ for Ohio Jobs
Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: Wildfires continue in Georgia; Chicago student information improperly shared; Rhode Island vs. higher sea levels.
Management
Is It Really So Bad to Have a Business Mogul as President?
Donald Trump has never held public office, but executive and global leadership are wholly interlinked so business offers some important lessons for the president-elect.
Management
What President Trump Means For the Future of Energy and Climate
President-elect Trump's objective on energy and climate is clear: Undo Obama's legacy of environmental regulations and massively expand fossil fuel production
Management
What Mid-Size Cities Can Teach Feds About Performance
Successful data efforts require focus, buy-in and capacity.
Management
How Trump Could Carry Out Mass Deportations
Former agency heads say changing Obama immigration policies will be only one small step in delivering on pledge.
Management
IRS Employees Told to Better Handle E-Mail With Sensitive Information
Watchdog says use of unencrypted messages puts taxpayer information at risk.
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