Oversight
Former Fed Convicted of Defrauding Disabled Vet, Then Lying to Get Background Check Job
VA employee sought to steal $680K in veteran's assets, then made up fake university to get OPM job.
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DHS Stands Up New Cyber Risk Center to Protect High-Value Targets
The center will free up NCCIC to work on cyber threat sharing and incident response, officials say.
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VA is Rethinking Its Entire Online Presence
The Veterans Affairs Department wants to know what it would take to create a one-stop online shop for veteran services.
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Recruiting Young People to Local Government
Two start-ups aim to establish a "pipeline" between recent college graduates and state and local government jobs.
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U.S. Cities in 'Waiting Game' as Recycling Industry Faces Major Correction
China has effectively stopped accepting raw material from U.S. recycling businesses, leaving stunned cities and towns with outdated contracts and red-ink projections.
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Senators Want to Double Funding for Putting Commercial Drones in the Air
A bipartisan amendment would double 2019 funding for FAA’s efforts to integrate drones into national airspace.
Management
Lawmakers Highlight Trump's Personal Stake in FBI Headquarters
News leak has president "obsessed" with "ugliest" building in downtown Washington.
Defense
Pentagon To Start Creating Space Force — Even Before Congress Approves It
Within months, Defense will start standing up a new combatant command, a new space-procurement agency, and a new Space Operations Force.
Defense
Donald Trump Is Falling in Love With Summits
In offering to meet with Iran’s leader, the president sticks to what’s becoming a familiar pattern.
News
Data: Public Servants Are Older Than Almost Everyone In the American Workforce
New statistics have those in all levels of government pushing 50 years old.
Management
Analysis: It’s Time to Worry About the Census
From cybersecurity issues to administrative problems to a legal drama over a possible citizenship question, the decennial headcount is in trouble.
Management
A New Study From Yale Scientists Shows How Uncertainty Helps Us Learn
Put yourself in an unpredictable situation, and watch magic happen.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Jr. and Robert Mueller Were Spotted So Close To One Another
A photo snapped at a Washington airport gate was big news over the weekend.
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Federal Judge: Albuquerque’s Civil Forfeiture Practices Are Unconstitutional
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Hand-foot-and-mouth disease in Iowa … Minneapolis mayor wants you to eat less meat … and PFAS contamination in Michigan drinking water.
Management
How To Lead Like Abraham Lincoln, According To a Harvard Historian
One of Lincoln’s greatest strengths was understanding the power of doing nothing in the heat of the moment.
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Supply Chain Cybersecurity a Major Legislative Priority for House Homeland
The committee wants to broaden DHS’ authority to kick questionable contractors off government networks.
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How GSA is Helping Small Businesses Get Contracts Faster
A newly launched pilot program lets the agency’s contracting experts help push deals over the finish line.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Federal Employees to Smoke Pot Where It’s Legal
Under current guidance, agencies can fire feds for using marijuana, even in states where medical or recreational use is legal.
Oversight
FEMA Executive Ousted Over 'Deeply Disturbing' Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Administrator says the agency will revamp its harassment policies following an internal investigation.
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