Management
FBI Scientist’s Statements Linked Defendants to Crimes, Even When His Lab Results Didn’t
Court records and FBI Lab files show statements by prosecutors or Richard Vorder Bruegge, the most prominent member of the Forensic Audio, Video and Image Analysis Unit, veered from his original conclusions in at least three cases.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The White House Wants to Get to 6G
The president tweeted about network connectivity on Thursday.
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N.Y.C. Mayor Looks to Tame Abuse of Official Parking Placards
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Alaska to end ferry service in October … Philly term limits … and a Florida mayor shoots at police officers raiding his home.
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State Legislators Want to Mandate Worker Tracking Software for Contractors
NASCIO opposes the legislation proposed in 23 states. One company has been vocal in advocating for the bills.
Management
Federal Executive Pay is Inadequate
When school superintendents are paid significantly more than government’s leaders, something is wrong.
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The States That Gained and Lost The Most Solar Energy Jobs Last Year
Overall the industry shed about 8,000 positions in 2018.
Management
Unions, Trump Administration Prepare to Face Off in Court Again Over Workforce Executive Orders
Oral arguments in the White House’s appeal of a decision blocking the measures are slated for April.
Pay & Benefits
Despite Hiring Increases, Vacancies at VA Continue to Grow
Department says unfilled jobs are normal and not a cause for concern.
Tech
Rosalind, a New Mars Rover, Is in Rare Company
The cosmos is crowded with the names of men, but a 2020 mission will make the balance a little less lopsided.
Management
How Leaders Rise From Small Groups
New research indicates how leaders arise from small groups of people over time.
Oversight
Energy Department Defends Secret Nuclear Shipments to Nevada
Most of congressional delegation staunchly opposes move they see as grim portent.
Nextgov
Trump Calls For More Biometric Scans, Data Sharing To Stop Terrorism
International travelers can expect to see more facial recognition and other biometric technologies per the latest national security strategy document.
Nextgov
Why 2019 is the Year to Try Project Management as a Service
Better project management means better mission outcomes.
Management
Forest Service Advised to Improve Reporting on Sexual Harassment
IG finds progress in workplace protections, but managers with prior histories won promotions.
Defense
AFRICOM Adds Logistics Hub in West Africa, Hinting at an Enduring US Presence
From Ghana’s capital, a new supply network will ferry supplies and arms to special forces troops across the region.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Will the Mueller Investigation End Soon?
CNN is reporting that next week could see the release.
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Health Department’s Dog Crackdown Brings No Joy to Brewery Taproom
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Austin’s measles risk … former Little Rock mayor’s unused paid time off … and a Florida county’s understaffed 911 dispatch center.
Nextgov
White House Orders Agencies to Defend the Skies From Cyberattacks
In its National Strategy for Aviation Security, the Trump administration called on the government to be more proactive in spotting threats to U.S. airspace.
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