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5 Charts that Show Where the Federal IT Budget is Headed Next Year
Of the 25 largest civilian agencies, 19 are due for an increase when it comes to IT spending.
Management
Union Tries to Delay April 1 Start of Pentagon's New Civilian Personnel System
AFGE says the plan to start with non-union employees creates a "lopsided" test pool.
Defense
Border Agencies Fall Short of Fulfilling Ambitious Hiring Plans
High attrition rates and a shortage of qualified polygraphers are hampering efforts; DHS chief cites tough budget choices.
Management
Smileys and Flags: The Most Popular Emoji Descriptions of Presidential Candidates
Blend, a group-chat app for millennials, analyzed how 250,000 of its users referenced the candidates.
Route Fifty
State & Local Daily Digest: D.C. Seafood Dinner Sparks Phoenix Controversy; Alaska’s Grim Budget Options
Also in our news roundup: Ohio job losses; Pennsylvania governor boosts minimum wage for some state workers; and continued concerns from Porter Ranch natural gas leak.
Defense
Mexico Says It Won't Buy Donald Trump’s Wall
President Enrique Peña Nieto is the latest Mexican official to say his country won’t pay for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposed border wall.
Management
Justice Department Watchdog Will Probe FBI Shooting in Oregon
Hostage rescue team’s videotaped killing of occupier prompted controversy.
Management
Nail Your Next Public Speaking Gig With These Three Tips
Whether it's a board presentation or a conference keynote, you can deliver a powerful message with the right approach.
Nextgov
The Most Anticipated IT Contracts in 2016
"This is the biggest year for federal IT contract vehicles in a decade," according to one analyst.
Management
Eating a Little Bit of Chocolate Could Help You Stay Mentally Sharp
The dark stuff could boost your brain power.
Tech
The IRS Has Taken its Failed ID Protection Service Offline, After a Hack
Identity thieves have stolen at least 800 "Identity Protection PINs" through the IRS system.
Oversight
Michael Bloomberg Says He Isn't Running for President, Because Trump
Former New York mayor cites fears that his third-party candidacy might result in victory for Donald Trump or Ted Cruz.
Management
Would Anyone Design Trump's Border Wall?
The presidential candidate is pledging the largest infrastructure project since the U.S. highway system.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The GOP is Tearing Itself Apart
What was once the part of Abraham Lincoln may become the party of Donald Trump.
Tech
White House Taps Techies to Apply Federal Data to Beating Poverty
Private software developers attend first demo of Opportunity Project.
Management
The Next President’s Choice: Tear Down or Build Out?
The next chief executive will have an opportunity to build on the real progress agencies have made in performance management.
Nextgov
Postal Service Looking for New Predictive Analytics Platform
The agency wants to become a “data-driven” organization.
Route Fifty
State & Local Daily Digest: A New ‘Coumo Tax’ in N.Y.; Florida’s Stagnant State Worker Salaries
Also in our news roundup: Philly looks at pension buyouts; San Diego’s murder-suicide spike; and Ohio’s new marijuana initiatives.
Management
Plans to Change the H-1B Guestworker Program Highlight Need for an Overhaul
The H-1B visa, created in 1990 to bring in specialized foreign workers, is in desperate need of reform. Where do the candidates stand?
Management