Pay & Benefits
Here's How Agencies Will Distribute the Retroactive Pay Raise
Memo to agencies also clarifies that a pay freeze on top administration officials is still at least partially in effect.
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Want to Regulate Guns? Target Gun Buyers, Not Specific Weapons, Research Suggests
New research from the Rockefeller Institute suggests that banning specific types of weapons is a less effective means of gun control than restricting access for at-risk buyers.
Management
The US Could Lose the AI Arms Race
Developing artificial intelligence capabilities must become a national priority.
News
Postal Service Partners With Forever 21 for New Fashion Line
Mailing agency will earn royalty revenue on tube tops, joggers.
Nextgov
FBI’s Long-Awaited $5 Billion IT Services Recompete Goes Back To Draft
The ITSSS recompete is getting a new name, new timeline and new draft solicitation, while the existing contract gets a one-year extension.
Nextgov
Without JEDI, Pentagon’s Artificial Intelligence Efforts May Be Hindered
The Pentagon won’t be able to maximize artificial intelligence’s true capabilities without an enterprise cloud solution, something it’s currently trying to contract out.
Oversight
DEA Failed to Obtain Legal Backing While Gathering Data in Drug Probes
Watchdog says agency did not follow guidance on subpoenas for “bulk” collections.
Nextgov
Survey: Only One-Third of Agencies Are Sending NARA Electronic Records
Many are still relying on manual processes, the survey found.
Management
Taxpayers Are Very Confused
Fewer returns are in, traffic to the IRS website is up, and everyone’s complaining about refunds. Why?
Management
The Dismal Career Opportunities for Military Spouses
For the partners of America’s active-duty service members, finding a stable, well-paid job is often impossible.
Management
Stop the Check: Steps to Reduce Uncle Sam’s Improper Payments
Not all improper payments are fraud, but they all degrade the integrity of government programs and compromise the public’s trust.
Oversight
Play of the Day: At Least Mike Pence Still Has The Space Force
Pence wants to put a man on the moon.
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Audit Reveals Big Problems at Struggling California DMV
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Pittsburgh City Council preliminarily bans use of assault-style weapons … Utah sentencing reform heads off deportations … Minimum wage override.
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Trump Administration Wades Into Local Zoning Dispute, Backing a Church Over a Village
Christian Fellowship Centers of New York claims the local regulations are discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel Advances Budget Resolution Over Democratic Objections
The budget measure includes $15 billion in proposed cuts that likely would target federal employee retirement programs.
Management
Interior Chief Nominee Defends Ethics Record, Talks Relocating Employees
Secretary-designate David Bernhardt faced testy questioning, but appears to have support for confirmation.
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Congress Could Could Move Quickly on Drought Contingency Plan for Colorado River
Seven states submitted their agreements on March 19 with water officials asking for action before the end of April.
Defense
Fate of Afghanistan Hinges on Donor Funds, Watchdog Warns
Inspector general’s "high-risk" report urges planning for major future expenditures.
Nextgov
HUD Sues Facebook For Violating Fair Housing Rules With Targeted Ads
Facebook’s ad system allowed companies to target users based on a number of protected classes, including race, sex, nationality and general interests.
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