Management
What the Supreme Court Said About the 2020 Census Citizenship Question
In oral arguments, conservative justices asked about data science, while liberals asked what the citizenship question was really for.
Oversight
Trump's Defiance of Congress Leaves Democrats With a New Dilemma
The president is openly defying Congressional subpoenas.
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The Poop Problem Plaguing One of America’s Wealthiest Cities
“People should have places to go to the bathroom when they need to, and in San Francisco they don't,” says a supervisor there looking to tackle this and other issues tied to street cleanliness.
Pay & Benefits
All But Three Cabinet-Level Departments Have Shed Jobs Under Trump
Agencies say they are now trying to reverse that trend.
Nextgov
Cyber Officials Swear They Aren't the Enemy
Federal cyber officials want to help agencies build more secure health care systems, not just say no.
Management
Lone Senator Continues to Block Vote on Counterintelligence Leader
Sen. Chuck Grassley’s reasons for putting a hold on the nomination of William Evanina are unrelated to the nominee.
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With 'Human Composting' Legislation, Washington State Could Offer Alternatives to Burials
After passing the legislature last week, a bill that provides alternatives to cremation and traditional burials is headed to the governor.
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Building a Map to Help Care for Vulnerable Residents
San Bernardino County, California, uses a survey and mapping tool to connect homeless people with support services.
Tech
Pentagon’s Digital Guru Chris Lynch to Depart
DOD office instrumental in the JEDI cloud competition is getting a new director this month.
Nextgov
Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy Announces Second Class
The second class will be open to all feds, not just those who do not work in IT.
Oversight
State Dept. Employees Could Award Themselves Promotions, Watchdog Warns
Auditor notes need to enforce multiple approvals of personnel moves.
Management
Progress Is Finally Being Made on Security Clearance Backlog
Improvements to processing times are still needed.
Oversight
Viewpoint: The Mueller Report Was My Tipping Point
I was a Trump transition staffer, and I’ve seen enough. It’s time for impeachment.
Nextgov
Acting Defense Secretary Appoints New Digital Service Director
Chris Lynch and his hoodie are leaving the Pentagon.
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State Legislators Look to Change a Law That Makes Sexual Assault Convictions Difficult
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Feds announce $900M in infrastructure grants … New Jersey retirement-plan marketplace fails to materialize … Phoenix City Council to wrestle with rising pedestrian fatalities.
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State and Local Government Pay and Benefit Growth Has Outpaced Private Sector, Report Finds
But government employers still say they’re struggling to fill some jobs.
Management
The Exhausting Ordeal of the Census Bureau’s Top Scientist
Litigation over adding a citizenship question gave voice to data expert John Abowd.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Seeks to Dismiss Shutdown Lawsuit
Justice Department attorneys argued in a recent court filing that a complaint over the legality of forcing employees to work without pay is moot.
Management
IRS Makes Progress With Hiring, Training to Implement New Tax Law
Agency had to update 202 tax products and change 128 information technology systems.
Nextgov