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States Seek a Bigger Piece of the Federal Pie
Billions of federal dollars are available to states, but some are better than others when it comes to grabbing that money.
Management
Biden Announces He Is Not Running For President
The vice president announced his decision at the White House Wednesday afternoon.
Management
Is Extending the Probationary Period a Good Idea?
It shouldn’t take that long to identify poor performers.
Oversight
Senate Majority Leader Braces for a Storm of Conservative Protests Over Debt Ceiling, Budget
McConnell will have to compromise with Democrats and the White House to meet approaching deadlines.
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School Reform Movement Hits Bump in Calif.; Planned Parenthood Wins and Loses in 2 States
Also: More voting facilities on reservations in Montana and a Florida job creation program is under scrutiny.
Oversight
Will the Thursday Benghazi Hearing Help Hillary Clinton?
Congressional Republicans are squabbling over the investigation on the eve of the Democratic frontrunner’s highly anticipated testimony.
Management
Why Do So Many People With the Flu Still Come Into Work?
Money is part of it, but the guilt they feel about burdening their colleagues weighs on them just as heavily.
Management
Bernie Sanders's Plan to Turn Post Offices Into Banks
It's a much more sensible idea than payday-lending services, and the rest of the world agrees.
Management
What If Canada's New Government Doesn’t Buy the F-35?
The F/A-18 Super Hornet could be the RCAF’s next top fighter if the new Liberal government keeps its vow to jettison the Joint Strike Fighter.
Oversight
Ryan Willing to Serve as Speaker—if He Gets What He Wants
The Ways and Means chairman told his GOP colleagues what it would take to get him to “yes.”
Oversight
Play of the Day: Like its New Leader, Canada's Deficit Plans Are Adorable
Canada's election looks quaint to American eyes.
Nextgov
CIOs Talk: Cybersecurity Isn't Just About Tech
The technology itself can be secondary, according to some federal CIOs.
Nextgov
Federal CIO Wants New Policy for Refreshing Aging Federal IT Systems
A “core, fundamental problem” in the federal government is the way agencies plan for and budget major IT projects, Tony Scott said.
Oversight
House Passes Measure to Streamline DHS Offices, Boost Employee Morale
Bill would create clearer career path for DHS employees.
Oversight
New Benghazi Emails? Depends on What the Meaning of ‘New’ Is
Panel Chairman Trey Gowdy pried out fresh documents, but State says they’re old news.
Management
OPM Asked to End Forced Leave for Chemical Safety Board Officials
Managing director and counsel have been idle for four months during misconduct probe.
Management
Presidential Hopeful Says It Should Be Easier to Fire All Feds
Senate Democrats block Republican Marco Rubio's VA firing bill for now, but it's not going anywhere.
Management
Teaching Digital Buyers to Transform Acquisition
Public prize competition takes culture change to new level.
Management
Why Is Fiorina Plummeting in the Polls?
After she took the Republican field by storm in September, two polls show her slipping back into the second tier of candidates.
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