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Mayors Weigh in on Donald Trump’s Victory
Most call for unity, but some don’t seem willing to give up the fight.
Nextgov
Ransomware Emails Use OPM Breach to Lure Victims
A cybersecurity firm spotted several thousand of the emails Tuesday.
Management
Bush OPM Directors Tapped For Trump’s Management and Budget Transition Team
Kay Coles James and Linda Springer are among several Republicans from government, business, and think tanks who are helping the president-elect’s team prepare to govern.
Management
Obama and Trump Teams Spool Out Transition Detail
The president elect creates six “agency action” areas.
Nextgov
What Are President-Elect Trump’s Positions on Tech and Innovation?
While most of the real estate mogul's tech speak “has lots of implications for the private sector, it’s a bit of a blank slate when it comes to government tech.”
Management
There is a Precedent for Trump's Governmentwide Hiring Freeze
The president-elect could follow in Reagan and Carter’s footsteps.
Pay & Benefits
Money-Saving Medicare Tips
Questions and answers about FEHBP and Medicare plans in retirement.
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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?
Insights
From Volume To Value: UK's NHS Digital Provides U.S. Healthcare Agencies A Roadmap For Value-Based Payment Models
As American health agencies turn to care models that incentivize better patient outcomes, it's imperative they understand the journey is not devoid of risk.
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.
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