Oversight
Another Budget Fight Looms This Month in Congress Centering on Border Wall Funding
As lawmakers in Washington prepare a budget for the next fiscal year, funding for the border wall is taking center stage — again.
Oversight
Play of the Day: 'It's Fun' to Work in the White House
President Trump says it will be easy to replace John Bolton because his administration is a desirable workplace.
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A City Looks at Wastewater for Clues in the Opioid Fight
Tempe, Arizona tests the waters to glean data about the spread of dangerous drugs.
Defense
Analysis: Mike Pompeo Is Bigger Than the Pentagon — For Now
“I think that Pompeo is now running foreign policy in the Trump administration in the way that Cheney ran it in the Bush administration,” said one analyst.
Workforce
State Department Recognizes Terror Attack Hero as Inaugural Honoree in New Program
"We have to tell these stories," State secretary says of woman who got back to work after her nose was blown off.
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How This State Is Using a 'Netflix Model' to Treat More People for Hepatitis C
Louisiana partnered with a pharmaceutical company to provide hepatitis C treatment to Medicaid and incarcerated patients at a fixed cost.
Management
HHS’s Suspension of Acquisition Services Leaves Outside Agencies and Contractors in Limbo
It’s been three months since the department announced it was closing down its shared services operations, and many questions remain unanswered.
Nextgov
Interior Expects to More Than Triple Drone Flights by 2025
Unmanned aircraft offer the department a cheaper, faster and safer way to conduct operations across 500 million acres of federal lands.
Nextgov
Rep. Will Hurd Highlights Plans For Final 14 Months in Congress
The Texas congressman laid out his priorities with humor and passion at a summit in Washington this week.
Management
Court Rules Postal Service's Largest-Ever Stamp Price Increase Is Illegal
Decision sparks confusion as USPS says it is weighing its legal options.
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Obesity Rates Are Highest in These Nine States
Obesity rates continue to grow, particularly in the South and Midwest, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Management
Weichert: Agencies Should Include Experts in Hiring Process
Guidance from the Office of Personnel Management encourages a renewed focus on competencies, rather than “minimum qualifications.”
Nextgov
GSA Answers 105 Questions About Transition From DUNS To Unique IDs
By the end of next year, all organizations working with the government will have a new identifier. This major shift has generated some questions, which GSA is trying to answer.
Tech
Report on Election Security Gains Attention, and a Sharp Rebuke
A Virginia cybersecurity company asserted many states were vulnerable to election system intrusions. Critics called the report flawed and questioned whether the company was looking to exploit legitimate anxiety about election security.
Workforce
Analysis: Why Won’t Democrats Say They Want Government to Solve Problems?
Americans want government to serve them, but don't have confidence that it actually can.
Management
Metrics, Trust and Job Performance
High trust organizations are more productive and among the best places to work.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Democrats Hit the Debate Stage in Houston
Bernie Sanders had a raspy voice, Andrew Yang offered free money and Joe Biden talked about retro technology.
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‘It's All Up in The Air’: California’s Gig Worker Bill Promises Big Shifts for Truckers
What the bill will mean for Uber and Lyft has drawn attention. But the trucking industry is bracing for changes as well.
Defense
SecAF Pick: No Need to Ban Military Use of Trump Properties
Any regulations “should not be specific to any particular owner,” says Barbara Barrett.
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