Management
Consumer Rights Are Worthless Without Enforcement
There are basically two ways to enforce a consumer right: privately with a lawsuit or publicly via regulators.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Tries to Veto By Tweeto
The Senate rebuked the president's emergency declaration.
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Opponents of Medicaid Work Requirements Urge Judge to Stop State Plans
But the Trump administration, along with state officials, argued that requiring some recipients to work will strengthen the overall health insurance program.
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Low-Income Renters Face Massive Affordable Housing Shortage
The country's poorest renters face the largest shortage of available and affordable housing compared to other renters, according to a new report.
Defense
Acting SecDef: ‘We Won’t Do Cost-Plus-50’
In his first testimony to Congress as acting Pentagon chief, Shanahan called “erroneous” the reports of the proposal to make allies pay more.
Management
Democrats Look to Block Trump Administration From Closing Overseas Citizenship Services Offices
Lawmakers say the closings would disrupt key services, though agency promises a smooth transition.
Management
NASA Could Go to the Moon Next Year
The agency is willing to ditch its own billion-dollar rocket in favor of a commercial one, to meet a very tight deadline.
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Lawmakers Press Treasury Secretary Mnuchin for Opportunity Zones Oversight
"I want to make sure it works the way it was intended," one Ways and Means Committee member said of the new program.
Management
10 Tips for Becoming a Better Leader
No one comes to the role fully prepared for the challenges.
Defense
Pentagon’s Fine-Tuned Transgender Policy Draws Flak
Though not a ban, Trump approach denies accommodations for "gender dysphoria."
Pay & Benefits
Weighing the Social Security Benefit Decision
When to start collecting benefits depends on your individual circumstances.
Nextgov
What DOD Plans To Do With $9.6 Billion in Cyber Funding
Defense Department cyber leaders explained the 2020 budget request and offered insight into how U.S. Cyber Command is using its new acquisition authority.
Management
Chemical Board Settles with Managing Director After Three-Year Paid Leave
The government spent some $485,700 just to cover David Horowitz’ salary in a case that highlighted the inefficiencies of federal personnel management.
Management
Bill Would Ban Federal Contractors From Asking About Criminal History Early in Job Application Process
Legislation would codify delaying when federal hiring officials inquire about candidates’ criminal records, and apply the requirement to contractors as well.
Management
Boeing Has ‘Severe Situation’ After Parts Left in Tankers, Says Top USAF Buyer
Will Roper’s harsh assessment comes amid the unrelated grounding of company’s popular 737 Max jetliner.
Oversight
The Senate Could Embarrass Trump Over His National Emergency
A sufficient number of Republicans are poised to band with the Democrats in opposition to the president’s border-wall funding.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A New Conspiracy Theory In Washington
Donald Trump denied a recent theory that his wife has a body double.
Defense
Top Navy Admiral Warns of Cyber Attacks Against Brass
CNO says that’s why the service stopped publishing promotion lists in October.
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