Pay & Benefits
Agencies to Start Increasing Furlough Numbers as Shutdown Drags On
Tens of thousands of workers likely to join the furloughed ranks.
Management
Improving Program Management
Two years after the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act was signed into law, slow but steady progress is being made.
Defense
Trump’s Surprise Iraq Trip Is Raising Security And Ethics Questions
There's a protocol that U.S. presidents are supposed to follow when they visit a war zone, but like much else in his presidency, Trump didn't follow the rules.
Management
Days Into the Shutdown, the Costs Are Mounting
The mortgage payments, school tuition and utility bills will keep coming, even if paychecks are disrupted.
Management
What Aristotle Can Teach Us About Trump’s Rhetoric
Trump appeals to his base in a way that philosophers knew was effective thousands of years ago.
Management
Signs Point to Extended Shutdown With No Deal Emerging
Little progress on the partial shutdown's sixth day.
Tech
Swamped By Cyberthreats, Citizens Need Government Protection
Governments can help citizens protect their own cybersecurity by providing practical advice and meaningful support.
Route Fifty
Where Asian Longhorned Ticks Will Likely Spread in the U.S.
After being discovered in New Jersey in August 2017, the invasive species has been spotted in 45 counties in eight other states.
Management
No More Bread-And-Water Punishment For U.S. Navy Sailors
Come January 1, the antiquated practice will be no longer.
Pay & Benefits
As Shutdown Continues, Feds Await Pay Decision
If President Trump does not issue an order authorizing an alternative pay plan by Dec. 31, sizable automatic increases will take effect.
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IRS Wants to Be a Testbed for Bleeding-Edge Tech
The new pilot would create a phased buying process with ample testing in IRS environments.
Management
Trump: Most Furloughed Employees Are Democrats
President offers no evidence for his assertion.
Defense
No, U.S. Troops Are Not Getting a 10% Pay Raise
President Trump announced the surprise windfall during a surprise visit to troops in Iraq. But it’s not true.
Route Fifty
The Benefits of Being a Mayor Between Separate Stints as Governor
Something that paved the way for the success of Jerry Brown’s second tour as California governor: His eight years at Oakland City Hall.
Route Fifty
The Trickle-Down Impacts of the Federal Shutdown on States and Localities
The disruption in Washington, D.C. “could have a significant impact,” if there is a protracted partial shutdown, according to Steve Benjamin, the president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Nextgov
Should Vendors Submit Contract Bids During a Government Shutdown?
Deadlines are deadlines, even if no one is there to check.
Oversight
Whistleblower Attorneys Demand Discipline for Departing Housing Agency Chief
Mel Watt set to retire Jan. 6 after being investigated for sexual harassment.
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