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Trump Order Puts State Power Over Pipeline Approvals in Crosshairs
The president charges that there’s “state level abuse” with a certain Clean Water Act certification needed for natural gas pipelines and other energy projects.
Management
VA Predicts Bumpy Rollout of New Program to Give Vets Access to Private Care
"I’m not going to sit before you and say we are going to get everything right," top official tells lawmakers.
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City Launches Annual 'Potholepalooza' to Repair Streets
Since 2009, the District of Columbia prioritizes and expedites pothole repairs for six weeks each year.
Oversight
Another Grim Warning to Congress and Agencies: Your Fiscal Path Is 'Unsustainable'
GAO blames tax cuts and omnibus spending packages for rising debt and deficits.
Pay & Benefits
A TSA Employee Rights Bill, Another Shutdown Mitigation Bill and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Pentagon Says No JEDI Conflict, Narrows Field to AWS and Microsoft
The Pentagon’s Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract could be awarded by mid-July.
Oversight
Watchdog: OMB and GSA Need a Better Plan For Shared Payroll Services
GAO says planners lack roadmap to monitor agency roles in switch to new software.
Nextgov
Cloud Success Starts at the Top
Top-down support is “game-changer” for innovation efforts, federal tech leaders said.
Management
Analysis: Trump’s Border Obsession Is Courting Disaster
The president’s single-minded focus on immigration is shortchanging Homeland Security’s other crucial functions, from election security to emergency response.
Management
Solving for Unproductive Workplace Conversations
These are the conversations where everyone talks and no one listens.
Oversight
Play of the Day: There Are An Awful Lot of Democrats Running For Presidents
Rep. Eric Swallwell joined an already-crowded primary field this week.
Tech
Shanahan Touts Unity in Space-Force Pitch, But Disagreements Clearly Remain
It’s a key week for proponents of the Trump administration’s space reorganization — and their detractors.
Management
What Will Climate Change Mean for Security in Africa?
The Pentagon faces different challenges in a continent where it has only one permanent base — but lots of troops.
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With 100 People Per Day Dying in Crashes, Lawmakers Weigh Road Safety Options
The issue is coming up as Congress begins to discuss renewing a key piece of transportation funding legislation.
Management
What Trump's Move to End Central American Aid Will Look Like
Future for existing programs and staff on the ground is in jeopardy.
Management
TSA Air Marshal Whistleblower Fired for Second Time
Robert MacLean continues to claim retaliation for his disclosures of safety risks.
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These Cities Rank Among the Country's Best Places to Live
Austin tops the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the third year in a row.
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Colorado Poised to Pass Net-Neutrality Law
The bill, awaiting the governor's signature, would prevent non-neutral service providers from using taxpayer money.
Nextgov
CIA Considering Cloud Contract Worth ‘Tens of Billions’
The agency is hungry for more commercial cloud.
Pay & Benefits