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DHS Aims to ID Critical Functions to Protect from Cyberattacks by Year’s End
After the Homeland Security Department identifies the critical functions, it plans to map out all their dependencies.
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Connecticut Tolling Plan Offers $1 Billion in Projected Revenue
A report released by the state shows some of the different proposed costs for commuters, out-of-state truckers and others using the proposed tolled routes.
Management
'Not Even Invited Into the Room:' How the Trump Administration Is Treating Federal Scientists
When Trump was elected, federal scientists were worried. Two years later, their fears are being realized.
News
Ex-Senator Urges a Return to Bipartisan Oversight
Democracy depends on it, says retired Sen. Carl Levin.
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Austin's Paid Sick-Leave Law Scrapped by Court
A three-judge panel found the city ordinance essentially regulated workers’ wages, which Texas law mandates can only be done by the state.
Management
Trump to Nominate Wheeler as Permanent EPA Head
Andrew Wheeler will need to step down as acting administrator when his name is formally submitted for Senate confirmation.
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VA Officials Reluctant to Say When G.I. Benefit Delays Will Be Fixed
Lawmakers grilled Veterans Affairs Department officials about the IT issues that prevented tens of thousands of veterans from receiving education and housing stipends on time.
Management
Trump Administration Plots Costly Private-Care Expansion for Veterans
The plan sets up a clash with Democrats, who say the administration is thwarting congressional intent and will starve the VA health system to pay for private care.
Management
Critics of Agriculture’s Planned Office Moves Seek Funding Halt
Statistical association and others write to appropriators challenging rationale behind the relocation plans.
Defense
Senior Defense Officials Offer Dueling Pricetags for Space Force
Hours after the Pentagon’s No. 2 floated a sub-$5 billion figure, the Air Force secretary stood by her $13-billion estimate.
Management
How To Be Kind At Work, No Matter How You’re Feeling
Workplace kindness begins with action, not feelings.
Oversight
Melania Trump Racked Up $174,000 In Hotel Bills For a Day Trip To Toronto
She did not spend the night.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Takes Aim At The Special Counsel On Twitter
Donald Trump, once again, is talking about a witch hunt.
Management
Groups Launch Six-Figure National Ad Campaign to Oppose Postal Privatization
The ad follows a proposal from the Trump administration to sell off the Postal Service.
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Flint Congressman Not Giving Up on Push to Assist Struggling Cities
Rep. Dan Kildee, of Michigan, believes his efforts could gain new traction in a Democratic controlled House.
Route Fifty
When a Deadly Disaster Is 15 Minutes Away Or Less
The Camp Fire’s conflagration prompts important what-if questions for many communities that have limited evacuation routes.
Oversight
Sexual Harassment Continues to Infect Forest Service, Park Service
Woman’s graphic testimony to House panel sheds light on a chief’s departure.
Nextgov
How Wearables Could Help NIH Fight Cancer
The agency aims to better monitor and personalize treatments for chronic conditions using the health data the gadgets collect.
Management
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Makes Late Push for Two-Year Budgeting
Leadership still negotiating change that lawmakers say would give agencies more certainty in appropriations.
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