Defense
Here’s What We Know About the Pentagon’s 2020 Budget Request
Money to extend border barriers and lavish use of the war fund are already drawing bipartisan fire.
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Trump's Budget Calls for Lower Medicaid Spending, New Infrastructure Money
The president's fiscal 2020 spending plan also renews calls for cutting popular grant programs.
Management
Nine Major Agency Reform Proposals in Trump's 2020 Budget
Hiring surges, eliminated offices and more in the White House's latest budget blueprint.
Management
How to Know if You’re Keeping the Right Pace for Yourself
You need breaks throughout the day. Your brain can only stay focused for so long before it gets tired.
Management
HUD Plans to Reduce Notice Given Before Inspections, but Advocates Are Unimpressed
A plan recently announced by the agency doesn’t address its much-maligned scoring system, despite recommendations drafted in 2016 by senior department officials.
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Trump Budget Request Seeks $150 Million for Tech Modernization Fund
The president’s fiscal 2020 budget proposal asks for lots of IT spending in defense, border surveillance tech and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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State AGs Call Out Congress on Robocalls
Attorneys general are urging Congress to pass legislation cracking down on spam calls.
Pay & Benefits
White House Revives Retirement Cuts in 2020 Budget Proposal
The Trump administration has requested the same grab bag of reductions in federal employee benefits for each of the last three years, thus far unsuccessfully.
Management
Trump Seeks ‘Historic’ Federal Spending Cuts to Boost Defense and Border Wall
Most agencies would see significant cuts; EPA, State and Transportation would be hardest hit.
Management
See How Your Agency Would Fare Under Trump's 2020 Budget
The White House proposed drastic cuts to non-defense agencies.
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Trump’s 2020 Budget Requests About $11 Billion For Cyber Defense and Operations
The president’s budget proposal asks for more than $9.6 billion for Defense Department cyber operations and just over $1 billion for civilian cybersecurity efforts.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Proposes Civilian Pay Freeze for Second Consecutive Year
President's budget includes 3.1 percent increase for military personnel, but only targeted bonuses for select civilians.
Management
Why the $22 Trillion National Debt Does Not Matter – Here Is What You Should Worry About Instead
Although U.S. debt may be at eye-popping levels, an economist explains why it shouldn't keep you up at night." />
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Signs Some Books in Alabama
He didn't write the bibles, but he did autograph them.
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Government Needs An ‘Ethical Framework’ to Tackle Emerging Technology
At SXSW, a beacon of technology idealism, mayors discuss how to deal with the difficult problems that can come with new tech.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdogs Allowed Some Improper Access to Whistleblower Files
GAO finds progress on timeliness and quality of handling reprisal complaints.
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Talking Border Security with a Border-Town Mayor
Dee Margo is the mayor of El Paso, Texas, who's sparred publicly with President Donald Trump on border security.
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Counting Jobs in the Marijuana Industry
Private groups try to fill gaps in official employment data.
Pay & Benefits
Trump’s Border Wall Could Be Funded Partly With Leftover Military Pension Money
The Pentagon won’t confirm reports that it is considering reprogramming $1 billion in “leftover” funds in Defense Department pension accounts to apply toward the controversial wall.
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