Oversight
Play of the Day: It's Awfully Hard to 'Drain the Swamp'
Donald Trump's administration may have more longtime government types than he promised.
Management
If Donald Trump Repeals Obamacare, It Could Cost the Government $41 Billion
Full repeal of the Affordable Care Act would result in at least 18 million Americans losing health care and could cost the federal government about $41 billion.
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Massive Medicaid Fraud Busts Offer Blueprint for States
There is much that can be leveraged by other states to extend the value of what was learned from June's massive U.S. Department of Justice action against fraudsters.
Management
How a Lack of Sleep Affects Your Brain – and Personality
Feeling tired? Not yourself? Here's what's happening inside your head.
Pay & Benefits
Union Argues Court Should Not Grant OPM’s Motion to Dismiss Hack Lawsuit
In one of two major breach lawsuits, NTEU says government violated hacked feds’ constitutional rights.
Defense
Unmanned Hueys Are Coming
Remote-controlled helicopters for resupply enter new phase of development.
Management
Transition Shakeout: Pence Takes the Helm
Less than three days after the election that shook the world, President elect Donald Trump shook up his own transition team.
Management
Veterans Remain Roughly One-Third of Federal Workforce
The government hired more vets in fiscal 2015 than in fiscal 2014, but the rate as a percentage of the whole stayed the same because it hired more people overall.
Management
Could President Trump Actually Have Hillary Clinton Arrested?
Legal specialists outline the required steps if the president elect tries to make good on his campaign promise to “lock her up.”
Defense
Shooter of Los Angeles TSA Officer Gets 60 Years
Joint Terrorism Task Force probed 2013 airport incident.
Management
Trump Assembles Transition Team of Corporate Attorneys, Bankers and Lobbyists
The president-elect will need people to "help guide him through the swamp," Trent Lott says.
Defense
White House: $11.6B More Needed for ISIS Fight, Afghanistan
The request brings the expected 2017 price tag for both wars to $85.3 billion.
Management
What U.S. Transportation Policy Could Look Like Under Trump
From highway building and transit funding to ride-hailing and environmental concerns, expect big changes coming down the road.
Management
How to Cope With Post-Election Stress
Many people are fearful and anxious about what President Trump could mean for America. Psychologists weigh in on how to manage that anxiety and move forward.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Peaceful Transition of Power – And Websites – Has Begun
Obama and Trump meet as www.GreatAgain.gov goes live.
Management
Forcing Employees to Act Happy Only Makes Them More Miserable
There is such a thing as too much company flair.
Management
Donald Trump’s Point Man for Food Issues is a Veteran Big Soda Lobbyist
Rather than "drain the swamp" Donald Trump is tapping it to lead his transition efforts.
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