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Connolly Worries About Civilian Agencies Under Trump's Plans

The Virginia representative questions the impact of a federal hiring freeze and proposed tax plan.

Insights

The Future of 9-1-1: A Look Into the Next Generation of Emergency Services

The collective effort to revamp 9-1-1 across the country now hinges on whether public safety answering points can adapt to the digital demands of the 21st century.

Management

New Ebook: Surviving the Transition to a New Administration

The Obama administration wants to make the 2016-2017 presidential transition the smoothest in history.

Management

What Trump’s Secretary of Labor Could Do

His rumored choices have very different backgrounds but all seem to share a belief that the government has put too many restrictions on business.

Management

Trump Team Resolves Paperwork Problem That Had Stalled Transition

Vice President-elect Mike Pence signs necessary document Tuesday night.

Defense

A 'Nation-State' Used Wikileaks to Influence the U.S. Election, the Head of the NSA Says

Rogers did not name the nation-state in question, nor elaborate on the effect it sought.

Management

Why Donald Trump (and His Family) Won’t Be Subject to Security Clearance Background Checks

A CIA chef undergoes more scrutiny for his job than does the president to receive the nation’s most closely-held secrets.

Oversight

'Selling Out the American Public' —Elizabeth Warren’s Letter on Donald Trump’s Transition Team

Trump's transition team is full of career industry lobbyists.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Commuter-In-Chief?

Would Donald Trump still live in New York after inauguration?

Route Fifty

Long Beach Among Places Recognized by White House for Efforts to House Homeless Veterans

Mayor Robert Garcia said 657 formerly homeless veterans in the city have obtained housing during the last two years.

Management

Despite $5.6B Loss in 2016, Postal Service Financial Outlook Improves

Income shrinks as the Postal Service is forced to cut prices.

News

Federal Employees, You’ve Got Some Explaining to Do

Showing the leaders of the new administration what they can do--and what they can’t--is more important than ever.

Pay & Benefits

Congress Looks to Ensure Secret Service Agents Receive Earned Overtime Pay

A pay cap during the busy election season is among many problems at the agency.

Oversight

House Democrats Demand Oversight Probes of Trump and Potential Conflicts of Interest

Cummings wants review of president-elect’s plan for “blind trust.”

Management

TRICARE Bid Protests Denied

The government’s watchdog found no reason to sustain challenges to a pair of lucrative Defense contracts to deliver military health care.

Management

Living in an Extreme Meritocracy Is Exhausting

A society that glorifies metrics leaves little room for human imperfections.

Pay & Benefits

Will the Election End Eight Years of the White House Championing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion?

Trump can do more than just influence employer attitudes. As president, he'll appoint the chair of the EEOC.

Route Fifty

Vermont City Wants to Be an Opioid 'Role Model'; Iowa Mayor's Solution for Local Minimum Wage Hikes

Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Colorado's marijuana "gray market" dangerous?; Trump supporters harass Seattle council member; Florida panther's river crossing a good sign.

Nextgov

Join Us Nov. 30 for the Digital Citizen Summit

Learn from Uber and other agencies' efforts.

Nextgov

Cyber Threats as Severe as Terrorism Threats, NIST Official Says

NIST Systems Security Engineering guidance urges putting security in upfront and not relying on cyber hygiene.