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Trump Orders 'A Plus Treatment' for Alabama Tornado Victims
The president has given his team high marks for previous emergency response efforts.
Nextgov
Census’ Big Data Innovation Program Infects HHS with Promising Results
Officials at Health and Human Services took an idea from their colleagues at Census to use big data and public-private collaboration to design systems that can save lives.
Management
Trump Aides Keep Writing Memos to Protect Themselves
Their urge to document the president's requests and interactions is justified by his behavior.
Management
5 Ways Life Would Be Better If It Were Always Daylight Saving Time
Washington, California and Florida are mulling a permanent switch to DST. Proponents say that doing so could improve health, save energy and prevent crime.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ivanka Has Thoughts On Work
The president's daughter is not interested in getting rewards without working for them.
Nextgov
Congress Moves to Ban Discriminatory Advertising on Social Media
Lawmakers also introduced bills to help both vets and the larger U.S. workforce navigate an increasingly tech-centric job market.
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Finding the Flaws in the Federal Broadband Maps
Frustrated with the FCC maps, the National Association of Counties and other federal agencies are looking to figure out which communities lack broadband access.
Defense
Army Reverses Decision to End Civilian Child Care Subsidy
The decision came just one day before the new policy was set to take effect.
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A Light-Rail Project Hits a Higher-Ed Roadblock
Duke University declined to sign a collaborative agreement necessary to secure federal funding for the North Carolina project.
Management
Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill to Boost Morale at Homeland Security
Similar legislation to improve engagement at the troubled department passed the House in 2017.
Pay & Benefits
Treasury To Take ‘Extraordinary Measures’ as U.S. Hits Debt Ceiling Saturday
Those measures are likely to involve tampering with funding for federal employee benefits.
Nextgov
FAA’s Drone Operations App is Getting a Makeover
A new version of B4UFLY, an app to help drone operators follow FAA rules, is coming soon.
Oversight
Senator Questions Executive Travel During Shutdown
Democrat wants documents from multiple agencies, citing "culture of wasteful spending."
Defense
An Admiral Told a Senator Most Navy Reforms Were 'Complete.' Navy’s No. 2 Says Otherwise.
Adm. Bill Moran told ProPublica this week that none of the promised reforms had been completed, but that work had started on the pledges.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Returns Mostly Positive in February
Portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program continued their upward trajectory in 2019.
Defense
Legislative Hurdle Delays U.S. Space Command Stand-Up
Pentagon can’t move ahead until Congress repeals a provision in the 2019 defense authorization act.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Came Home From Vietnam With No Deal
The president walked away instead of capitulating to Kim Jong-un
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