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Public Land Battle Heats Up in Wyoming; Chicago Schools Take Credit Rating Hit
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: More gridlock ahead in Minn. state government; tropical bedbug worries in Florida; a Calexit for the Golden State?
Defense
Trump’s Long List of National Security Unknowns
Nobody knows what the president-elect will do about ISIS, NATO, or the size and shape of the U.S. military and intelligence workforce.
Pay & Benefits
What a Trump Victory Means For Your Retirement
A Donald Trump presidency is going to have some implications for your financial portfolio.
Defense
Will Trump Keep Obama’s Top Mideast General?
As candidate, he vowed to demand a new anti-ISIS war plan in 30 days. Here’s the top commander who could answer the call—or be fired.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Victory Shut Down Part of the Web
The Canadian immigration site was down last night, but other parts of the web were also overloaded.
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2016 City Hall Election Results
While mayors win re-election in Miami and Honolulu, voters in Richmond, Va., and Cheyenne, Wyo., elect new leaders.
Management
Federal Employee Groups Disappointed but Not Dejected by Trump’s Election
Unions and employees say working with new administration is the best path forward.
Pay & Benefits
Pay and Benefits Under Trump, Best Cities for Vets, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Federal Tech Sector Reacts to President-Elect Trump
A couple of federal tech groups are ready to get to work with the next commander-in-chief.
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N.J. State Takeover of Atlantic City; Wildfires in Southeast States Cause Hazy Conditions
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: EPA Consent Agreement With City in Texas Florida; Keys Mosquito study divides voters; Baltimore’s progressive city council.
Management
Trump, Clinton, Obama, Ryan Harmonize for a Smooth Transition
Following upbeat victory and concession speeches, president praises American “team.”
News
Ex-Rep. Mike Rogers Spotted Touring Trump Transition HQ
Former House Intel chairman now radio host has been expected for months to play a role.
Management
Obama’s Final Arms-Export Tally More than Doubles Bush’s
Most of the $278 billion in approved sales have gone to Saudi Arabia and other Mideast allies.
Management
World Leaders Are Awkwardly Congratulating Donald Trump
"I want to sugarcoat anything. Nothing is easier, much will be difficult," said Angela Merkel.
Management
In Victory Speech, Donald Trump Discovers the Power of ‘We’
President-elect Trump sounded very different from candidate Trump.
Management
Trump Upset Promises Massive Change in Government
The businessman has said he will fire “stupid people” and institute a governmentwide hiring freeze.
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GOP Has Strong Showing in Gubernatorial Races
Republican candidates win in Ind., Mo., N.H., Utah and Vt.; Democrats win in W.Va. and Wash.; N.C. too close to call.
Oversight
Congressional Races Federal Employees Should Watch -- The Results
The outcomes of these match-ups could affect agencies' budgets, civil servants' pay and benefits, and more.
Defense