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Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms CIO Announces Exit
In an email to ATF staff, Rick Holgate said he’s leaving the agency to accommodate a move to Vienna, Austria.
Management
VA Cuts Disability Claims Backlog Below 100,000
With backlog down more than 80 percent since 2009, department ends mandatory overtime for claims processors.
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Moving Beyond Incremental Change for a Comprehensive Civic IT Overhaul
In its new deal with the city of San Antonio, Accela is “responding to a much larger vision” of how the city wants to operate.
Management
How to Live a Life That's 'Beyond Happy'
Maybe most of us, especially women, have been aiming too low.
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The Nation’s 24-Hour Cyber Watch Center Still Has Some Empty Seats
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center might have some communication challenges.
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As Legal Marijuana Expands, States Struggle With Drugged Driving
As more states make medical and recreational marijuana use legal, they increasingly are grappling with what constitutes DUID, or driving under the influence of drugs, and how to detect and prosecute it.
Management
2016 Hopefuls Craft Messages Around Wall Street's Insane Day
A sharp early drop in American markets reverberated on the presidential campaign trail.
Management
Chemical Safety Board Now Functioning with Four Members
New Chairwoman Vanessa Sutherland arrived Monday to tackle agency troubles.
Pay & Benefits
TSP’s F Fund Spikes Amid Market Turbulence
Other TSP offerings have fallen in August along with markets, governing board says.
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White House Looking for Help on Personalized Medicine Technology
The administration is collecting suggestions from the general public about improving personalized medicine.
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Banning Down Syndrome Abortions in Ohio; Major Marine Life Die-Off in Alaska
Also: New Orleans still reeling from Katrina and East Austin residents push back against gentrifiers.
Management
NASA Has Learned a Lot About Hurricanes Since Katrina
With the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in mind, NASA is showing off how much its ability to track and analyze storms has improved.
Management
Agencies Rely on Contractor Tool to Spot Procurement Errors
PotomacWave’s FedDataCheck automates quality review for contracting officers.
Management
Why Defense Can’t Buy Cyber Stuff Fast Enough
Agile reforms won’t work until the culture changes.
Oversight
House GOP Thinks It Can Amend Obamacare In The Coming Months
A legislative package is tentatively expected to move in the fall.
Defense
What Does the Constitution Say About the War on ISIS?
The legislature refuses to discharge its constitutionally assigned responsibilities. What happens now?
Management
Trump’s Immigration Wall May Have Lethal Consequences
Tightened security at the border is likely to create more dangerous crossing conditions.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Freedom of Religion and Speech Explained
When it comes to discrimination, the Constitution isn't what some people think it is.
Management
USAID and Watchdog Continue Sparring Over Afghan Health Clinics
Dispute centers on best way to map sites to gauge reach of $210 million program.
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