Tech
Chinese Hackers Targeted Internet-of-Things During Trump-Putin Summit
A spike in attacks sought access to devices that might yield audio or visual intelligence.
Management
Social Security Executives Force New Contract on Administrative Law Judge Union
The agency unilaterally implemented a new collective bargaining agreement, despite months remaining on the existing one.
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Credit Ratings Agency Offers Dim Outlook for Rural America
Population declines, an aging workforce and sluggish job growth pose challenges.
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White House Appoints Federal Chief Information Security Officer
Grant Schneider will be the second person to fill the position.
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Agriculture States Assess the ‘Collateral Damage’ of Trump’s Trade War
Farmers are seeing cancelled contracts at a time of already low prices.
Management
Author Lauren Groff Had a Perfect Reply To a Question About Balancing Work And Children
A compassionate, feminist response for working women.
Pay & Benefits
More Things To Consider When Making Your Annuity Election
Understanding the value and cost of your choices can have a lasting impact for you and your spouse.
Management
Trump Names Third Dow Executive To The Help Run USDA
If confirmed by the Senate, Scott Hutchins will take on a job that can affect the future of American agricultural science and policy-making.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Appeals Board Nominees Pledge Equity, Quick Action on Backlog
Their confirmation would give MSPB its first quorum of the Trump era.
Management
‘Is That Legal?’
Don't let lack of precedent stand in the way of breaking down barriers to spur innovation.
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Software Companies Push Senate to Weaken Lowest Price Contracting Rule
Making agencies prioritize the lowest price is leading to poor contracting choices, a software trade group says.
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Government’s Cyber Monitoring Program Would Become Law Under House Bill
The bill also aims to prevent agencies from getting stuck with outdated technology.
Pay & Benefits
House Backs Pay Freeze, Setting Up Fight With Senate
A Senate panel has approved a pay hike for federal civilians in 2019.
Management
Being Indispensable Will Make You Miserable — Here’s a Better Goal
Go ahead and take that vacation.
Defense
After Secret Trump Meeting, Russia Offers to Resume Military Relations
Did Trump offer to normalize relations? It would be complicated — and Congress gets a vote.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President And 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
Donald Trump tweeted about his haters on Wednesday.
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Federal Drone Committee Faces ‘Kitty Hawk Moment’
The body’s lone local government representative discusses filling the late San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee’s shoes and keeping pace with technology.
Management
Boeing Is Pitching the U.S. a New F-15, Using Its Super Hornet Game Plan
The company convinced the Trump administration to buy advanced F/A-18 jets. Can it do the same with the the F-15?
Management
States to Feds: Enough With the Red Tape Already
Although companies and public sector organizations bemoan the time spent complying with federal rules, there are opportunities to improve the process, officials said.
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