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Government Finishes Mailing Letters to Hack Victims -- But Still Can’t Track Down 1.5 Million of Them
The government has finished mailing 93 percent of the victims.
Oversight
USPS Looking for Ways to Sell Its $3.6B Brand to Boost Revenue
Inspector general thinks the trusted Postal Service can better leverage its name.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Signs Bill Pushing Back Shutdown Deadline 5 Days
The continuing resolution gives lawmakers some time to finalize omnibus spending bill.
Management
Diversity Actually Makes Us Smarter
A study suggests diversity can prompt people to think more critically.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Move to Protect Feds In Case of Shutdown
Virginia representatives prep legislation to ensure back pay for furloughed workers if government closes.
Management
Obama Nominates OMB Adviser as Deputy Management Director
Behind-the-scenes White House veteran Andrew Mayock brings Treasury and consulting experience.
Management
Obama's Coming Privacy Council Welcomed by Industry Leader
Budget director's call for professionalization of privacy officers called a turning point.
Management
The National Park Service Is Hiring for the Next Ansel Adams
Adams was technically a contractor for the agency.
Tech
NASA: Bright Spots on the Dwarf Planet Ceres Aren't Aliens
Nothing like it has been seen in the solar system before.
Defense
Meet the Military-Funded Artificial Intelligence that Learns as Fast as a Human
Today, it recognizes handwriting; tomorrow, it may vastly improve the military’s surveillance and targeting efforts.
Oversight
Play of the Day: That Eagle Thought Trump's Hair Was a Nest
Late-night TV has more on the confrontation between the real estate mogul and a bald eagle.
Route Fifty
13 New ‘What Works Cities’ Announced by Bloomberg Philanthropies
Improving data-driven government is the aim of the municipal-focused initiative.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Likely to Speak to Senior Executives on Dec. 15
President also expected to sign executive order on SES reforms.
Management
As Congress Pushes Back Deadline, Agencies and White House Start Shutdown Prep
All sides say funding lapse can be avoided, but agencies plan for worst-case scenario.
Management
Why Do So Many Government Incentive Awards Programs Fail?
Cash bonuses can do more harm than good.
Pay & Benefits
Getting the Best Health Plan Deal: An Experiment
What happened to five people who changed their coverage in 2015.
Defense
Shipyard Senators Want Pentagon Travel Cuts Repealed
Bipartisan effort urges appropriators to reverse year-old cuts to long-term travel per diems for service members and Defense civilians.
Defense