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McConnell to Governors: Don’t Comply with EPA Rules
The White House calls the Senate majority leader's efforts "inappropriate and unfounded."
Oversight
It Could Take Up to 30 Years for Hillary Clinton’s Emails to Reach the National Archives
It’s a long road from the former secretary’s inbox to the government agency, which doesn’t have the authority to implement record-keeping rules for other agencies.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Fitness (And Other) Tracking Devices at the White House
Obama's monitoring his fitness, but other White House employees have to wear different monitors.
Nextgov
This Is How the Military Eyes ISIS Oil Laundering from the Sky
By watching signs of the black market oil industry, NGA can glean clues to help its partners choke off the source of ISIS' money and fuel.
Employee Policy
USPS intercepts mail laden with suspected poison
The U.S. Postal Service this week ordered a mandatory "stand-up talk" for postal employees after a letter containing a suspected poison was mailed to the White House.
Employee Policy
White House launches customer service awards program
The Office of Management and Budget issued guidance establishing a new Federal Customer Service Awards program.
Employee Policy
Analytics Dashboard shows real-time usage of federal websites
The White House announced the launch of a new online tool that provides a real-time snapshot of the number of users of federal dot.gov websites.
Defense One
Pentagon: The Costs of Major Weapon Systems Are Finally Coming Down
More than four years since Ashton Carter took on reforming Pentagon acquisition, the cost of the largest arms projects is beginning to stabilize, defense officials say.
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As Drought Crisis Deepens, California Localities Face Tough Ongoing Water Reductions
Santa Cruz can’t import water like many other Golden State cities. “We’re on our own,” water czar says.
Management
Americans Think Feds Are Doing More Harm Than Good for Local Cops
Survey finds voters -- especially Republicans -- do not think the federal government is helping community police forces.
Management
Obama Orders Agencies to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions Significantly
Agencies must reduce emissions by 40 percent within the next decade, and increase their use of renewable energy.
Oversight
House GOP's New Budget Plan: Figure It Out Later
The Budget Committee advanced a spending blueprint Thursday after dropping the amendment that stalled progress the night before.
Management
10 Ways to Lead Bigger
The next step is to play a larger role in the broader organization.
Management
Agencies Could Do More to Convert Properties to Aid Homeless
Defense Department and HUD fail to adequately track parcels, GAO finds.
Nextgov
Obama Shakes Up IT Leadership; Names New Director of White House IT
The Obama administration has tasked a former Facebook engineer with helping modernize White House technology.
Pay & Benefits
The Importance of Accurate Information
In some federal agencies, retirement specialists aren’t getting the training they need to effectively help employees.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker: Tie Feds' Pay to U.S. Economic Performance So They Have 'Skin in the Game'
Republican congressman says federal employees lack incentives to improve economy.
Defense One
The Pentagon’s Top Intelligence Chief Is Out
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Michael Vickers announced his retirement from service by the end of April.
Pay & Benefits
Self-Plus-One Premiums Won’t Be Higher Than Family Coverage Option
OPM tells federal health benefits providers that yet-to-be-determined 2016 premiums for the new option will be capped.
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