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GOP Senator Proposes More State Control of Endangered Species Act

Sen. John Barrasso, of Wyoming, unveiled draft legislation Monday to amend one of the nation’s bedrock environmental laws.

Management

USPS Faces Difficult Choices on How to Spend Its Limited Resources

The Postal Service plans huge increase in capital investments over the next decade, if it can afford them.

Management

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Files Brief Supporting Unions' Legal Challenge Against Workforce EOs

Filing includes two former legislators who voted for the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act.

Nextgov

18F Names Acting Executive Director

The government’s innovation arm shuffles leadership roles as executive director exits.

Nextgov

For the Pentagon Management Chief, Reform Begins with Good Data

Pentagon Chief Management Officer Jay Gibson offers a view of the path to reform in an exclusive interview with Nextgov.

Pay & Benefits

Most TSP Funds Flat in June

The Thrift Savings Plans’ portfolios saw little movement last month.

Route Fifty

A Moneyball Approach to Clean Water in California

Up to 1 million Californians lack access to clean, safe drinking water at some point during the year. Data scientists believe they are part of the solution.

Management

Social Impact Bonds, Explained

These partnerships between investors, governments and nonprofits are a new way to pay for programs and services that help people in need and address intractable problems like mass incarceration.

Management

Lawmakers Cast Doubt on Claims of Smooth Interagency Handling of Family Separations at the Border

Trump administration has not offered details into how agencies will meet new court-mandated timeline for reunification.

Management

Survey: One in Three Feds Say They or a Colleague Have Received Threats in 2018

Thirty-seven percent of respondents think threats or harassment is more likely now than six months ago.

Management

Senators Look to Give Trump Authority to Reform and Reorganize Government

Even if reorganization authority is provided, Congress would still have final say on changes.

Nextgov

IRS Wants Artificial Intelligence To Guard Taxpayer Data

The tax agency wants to know if the AI and machine learning are mature enough to secure its systems from cyberattacks.

Oversight

Former ICE General Counsel Heads to Prison for Identity Theft

Justice Department announces Raphael Sanchez pleaded guilty to defrauding aliens.

Management

Nickels Cost Seven Cents To Make. Scientists May Have A Solution

Since 2006, the metals used to make nickels have exceeded the value of the coin itself.