Management
Trump Taps Former Labor Board Chairwoman to Lead OPM
Dale Cabaniss previously led the Federal Labor Relations Authority and spent more than 20 years overseeing civil service issues in the Senate.
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How Counties Are Addressing Their Digital Divides
Maricopa County, Arizona is fast-tracking 5G deployment, while Wise County, Texas wants to partner with providers on “middle mile” projects.
Management
FLRA Plan to Review Arbitration Standards Alarms Unions
An announcement that the agency will revisit long-held precedent could mark another pro-management effort by the Trump administration.
Oversight
Former Ethics Chief Blasts Groups for Holding Events at Trump Hotel
Shaub and Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu decry "conflicts" in bookings by GOP campaigns and Kuwaitis.
Management
The House’s Latest Move Could Be a Big Threat to Trump’s Presidency
A sweeping new probe launched by the House Judiciary Committee could be the most revealing yet about the president’s alleged misconduct.
Management
Lawmakers Look to Crack Down on Federal Employee Travel
Members of both parties seek to make government travel more transparent and ethical.
Management
National Security Agency Travelers Misspent $285,000, Watchdog Finds
Audit of secret trips calls for discipline, modernization and better training.
Route Fifty
Trump Orders 'A Plus Treatment' for Alabama Tornado Victims
The president has given his team high marks for previous emergency response efforts.
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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.
Route Fifty
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.
Route Fifty
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.
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