Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Reacts to the Kentucky Derby
He misspelled "Kentucky" in his tweet and derided winning on a technicality.
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City's Restriction on Women Going Topless in Public Withstands Court Challenge
The ruling in the Missouri case follows at least two other court decisions this year involving the "free the nipple" movement.
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At the Border, Local Governments Scramble to House Migrants
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Pennsylvania considers a gift-ban for lawmakers … Georgia passes law to identify children with dyslexia … Massachusetts enforces ban the box legislation.
Management
White House and Public Service Group Recognize Two Sets of Distinguished Feds
It's important to recognize outstanding civil servants, especially after the longest-ever government shutdown, nonprofit leader says.
Nextgov
The Pentagon’s Software Buying Has Been Outdated Since 1987
The Defense Department needs to rethink how it buys and develops software, according to Defense Innovation Board report.
Management
The Government Isn’t Reuniting Migrant Children With Legal Guardians
The court ruling that forced the Trump administration to reunite families separated at the border applies only to parents, excluding legal guardians.
Management
Contractors Advise Lawmakers on How to Reduce Pain During the Next Shutdown
House Democrats’ field hearing spotlights suffering from the most recent lapse in appropriations as message to colleagues.
Management
Lawmakers Urge Social Security Administration to Back Off 'Anti-Labor' Proposals
A bipartisan group of House members suggests management may be circumventing a court order barring implementation of controversial Trump executive orders.
Nextgov
FBI Starts Over On Enterprise IT Recompete With New Draft Solicitation
Contracting officials made some small but significant changes to the latest draft solicitation for ITECS.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Bill Would Expand Federal Job Opportunities for Foreign Service Spouses
The measure aims to bring equity between military and civilian personnel serving overseas.
Management
Workplaces Function Better When They Make Room for Defiance
The best bosses recognize that defiant employees are sometimes right and that, even when they’re not, their disagreement is useful.
Management
Just 16 Minutes Of Sleep Loss Can Harm Work Concentration The Next Day
The health dangers of not getting enough restorative sleep have been documented for some time. Now, studies are suggesting that sleep loss is not only bad for your health but also for your job.
Defense
Robots and Lasers Are Bringing Shipbuilding into the Digital Age
Even decades-old aircraft carriers are being mapped onto digital models at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Trump Family Lawsuit
The president, his company and three of his kids are suing to keep banks from responding from congressional subpeonas,
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Low-Income Communities in This City are More at Risk for Disasters
As Portland, Oregon considers ways to mitigate environmental risks for poorer neighborhoods, a simple answer is arising: trees.
Workforce
Trump Lauds Government Employees in Kickoff to Public Service Recognition Week
They "ensure government works for the American people," he said.
Tech
Fighter Jets with Missile-Killing Lasers Take Another Step Toward Reality
U.S. Air Force says a ground-based laser downed multiple test missiles over New Mexico.
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A State Reconsiders Its Ban on Local Minimum Wage Laws
Cities and counties would be allowed to set a wage floor higher than the one authorized by Colorado if a bill passed by state legislators becomes law.
Management
Listen: Should The Government Regulate Social Media?
After the livestream and widespread sharing of video from the Christchurch massacre in New Zealand, is it time to regulate social media?
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