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Houston Promises Verizon’s Biggest 5G Rollout Yet
The city wanted a deal that improves service in overlooked areas.
Nextgov
Defense Department will Implement Anti-Spoofing Email Protections, CIO Says
The DMARC protections are already required for civilian agencies.
Management
U.S Officials Must Now Say 'Illegal Aliens,' Not 'Undocumented Immigrants'
But in the Immigration and Nationality Act, "illegal alien" is only used to refer to immigrants who have been convicted of a felony.
Nextgov
NIH Partners With Google Cloud to Speed Up Medical Breakthroughs
The move is part of the agency's STRIDES initiative, which gives researchers more access to cloud tools.
Defense
Analysis: Pulling Security Clearances Is Just the Start
Another norm falls victim to Trump as he turns the power of government against his critics
Management
A New Study Shows You’d Be Crazy Not To Send A Thank-You Note Post-Interview
People routinely underestimate the power of gratitude.
Oversight
Trump Must Face Lawsuit on Hotel Profits, Judge Rules
Attorneys general win round on case citing violations of Emoluments Clauses.
Pay & Benefits
Claiming Trump Has ‘Declared War,’ Feds Rally to Fight Back Against Executive Orders
The protest preceded the first hearing in a consolidated lawsuit brought by more than a dozen labor groups representing federal employees
Nextgov
Here’s How to Really Make Cabinet Secretaries Responsible for Cybersecurity
The president and OMB director should pester Cabinet officials about cybersecurity regularly, a former official says.
Pay & Benefits
Republican Lawmaker: 'It’s Long Past Time' for Federal Parental Paid Leave
Virginia congresswoman’s bill would provide 12 weeks paid leave to new parents, citing private sector practices.
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Wisconsin City to Offer Mini-Bonds to Residents
Mini-bonds are similar to traditional municipal bonds, but on a smaller scale.
Pay & Benefits
‘Our Public Servants Deserve Better’
Sen. Mark Warner said the Trump administration’s attacks on federal workers are undermining the nation, pleading directly with the president to “leave our federal employees alone.”
Management
Why Proactive Leadership Is Important
Humans have a tendency to keep doing what they’ve been doing, maintaining the status quo.
Nextgov
White House Chides Senate For Not Funding Modernization Fund
The administration says the Senate version of the Financial Services and General Government spending bill is too high but doesn’t cover priorities.
Oversight
Support For The Endangered Species Act Remains High As Trump Administration And Congress Try To Gut It
As attempts to water down the Endangered Species Act have accelerated, public support for the act has stayed high. Then why do politicians keep trying to weaken the act?
Management
Moving Beyond ‘Boxology’
Government reform will demand more than just reshuffling the organization chart. So far, there are some positive signs.
Defense
Trump’s Space Force Will Have to Wait
The president has called for the creation of a new military branch. So far, Congress is ignoring him.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Ivanka Trump Fashion Line Is Shutting Down
What will the president's daughter do with her time now?
Management
How Strong is Your Leadership Pyramid?
Don’t be one of the 40 percent of new executives who fail within 18 months of being named to their positions.
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