Pay & Benefits
Cost of Living Adjustments for Military Retirees, the Blended Retirement Deadline Looms and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
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Emergency Comms Survey Reveals Top Concerns for Public Sector Decision Makers
A good reminder for state and local governments: Is your employee contact information up to date?
Oversight
Analysis: Oversight Is the Biggest Winner of the Midterm Elections
The Democratic victory in the House provides an opportunity to drain the swamp, after two years of willful Republican cover for dodgy behavior.
Management
NIH Is Looking For Someone To Roll Its Joints
Interested applicants must be able to produce marijuana cigarettes of varying strengths.
Route Fifty
Mixed Results for Democrats in Battleground Governors Races
Democrats picked up seven seats, but also lost a few competitive races.
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Michigan Voters OK Proposal to Overhaul State’s Redistricting Process
Previous GOP-led district-drawing efforts gave Republicans an advantage in congressional and state legislative races.
Pay & Benefits
What Democrats Winning the House Means for Federal Employees
The (likely) next oversight chairman promises more accountability for the Trump administration.
Oversight
Key Races for Federal Employees to Watch: The Results
All but one race has now been called.
Management
The Surprising Good News About Voting Security
With today’s midterms, America’s election infrastructure has never been more carefully monitored by government officials. But will that be enough?
Defense
U.S.-Backed Forces in Iraq, Syria May Face Challenges for Years
Latest report by three inspectors general details weakness in anti-ISIS effort.
Management
Amazon’s Reported Move Is Bad News for Federal Hiring Managers
The competition for talent in the Washington metro area is going to get fierce.
Route Fifty
Supreme Court Makes Decision in Age-Discrimination Case
All state and local governments, even very small ones, are subject to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Nextgov
DHS Cyber Unit Fields False Alarms But No Hacks on Election Day
Incidents flagged as potential attacks turned out to be malfunctions or accidents, according to Homeland Security officials.
Nextgov
NIST Wants to Make PIV Cards Work for Smartphones in Two Years
The effort mirrors a Pentagon plan to improve identity verification on mobile devices.
Management
How the Election Assistance Commission Came Not to Care So Much About Election Security
Safeguarding voting systems was the top priority of local officials across the country. Some of them say the federal agency specifically charged with helping them was missing in action.
Tech
More Primates Are Being Used For Lab Research In The U.S. Than Ever Before
The increase comes as other species are being used less and less.
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New Reports Suggest Amazon Plans to Split Its HQ2 Between 2 Cities
The strategy would allow the company to access even more top tech talent.
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