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.
Route Fifty
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.
Route Fifty
Critics of Online Sales Tax Ruling Urge Congress to Rein in States
Meanwhile, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee warns the U.S. Supreme Court decision could “unleash chaos.”
Nextgov
Pentagon to Increase Health Records Contract Ceiling By Another Billion
The increase includes looping the Coast Guard into the contract, as well as additional capabilities.
Nextgov
NDAA Conference: Congress Spares DISA, Bans Chinese Firms and Orders JEDI Review
Congress packed a lot of tech and cyber changes in the NDAA.
Pay & Benefits
White House Opposes Senate Pay Raise Proposal
Office of Management and Budget again promotes proposed $1 billion inter-agency workforce fund instead.
Route Fifty
Federal Election Security Help Still Needed Ahead of Midterms
One state and one local official told a congressional committee that smaller jurisdictions require additional federal technical assistance for priority upgrades to voting equipment and security.
Management
Acquisition Reforms Survive in Defense Authorization Bill
Contractors had pushed lawmakers to reject curbs on bid protests pending further study.
Nextgov
Homeland Security Committee Forwards Bill to Prevent the Next Kaspersky
The committee also forwarded legislation to codify Homeland Security’s CDM program.
Management