Oversight
Black-farmers group cheers deal in war bill
Supplemental includes money to pay for the settlement of a black farmers' anti-discrimination case against USDA.
Oversight
Uncle Sam reminds federal employees of their shelter in storms
OPM issues memo on hiring and pay flexibilities available during weather emergencies.
Oversight
White House releases annual salary data
Top administration officials earn more than $170,000, and full-time staff account for $35 million in spending.
Oversight
GSA unveils overhaul of USA.gov, featuring mobile apps
Government’s home page also has upgraded search engine, links to key federal services.
Managing Technology
Health IT Checkup
Defense and Veterans Affairs lead the way in making a nationwide health information network a reality.
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Briefing
Eyes on five sides, trade secrets, the young and the restless, and whistle stop.
Management Matters
Learning It Your Way
Formal classroom training isn’t the best route for many federal workers.
Trends
Defense on the Offense
Michele Flourney manages policy and long-term strategic planning for the Pentagon.
Features
Hiring Simplified
Cutting red tape for job applicants and involving managers in the hunt for mission-critical skills could be more complex than meets the eye.
Features
The Power of the Purse
The procurement process has long been used as a lever to influence social policy, but some say favoring contractors who pay higher wages would be going too far.
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