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Pennsylvania Law Will Automatically Seal Some Criminal Records
Gov. Tom Wolf signed the "clean slate" legislation on Thursday. Other states are eying similar bills.
Pay & Benefits
Applications to Border Patrol Spiked in Trump's First Year in Office
The agency is still failing to keep pace with attrition.
Oversight
Watchdogs Investigate Homeland Security, HHS Handling of Separated Migrant Children
Reviews will center on conditions at shelters as well as processes for reuniting families.
Management
Taxpayer Advocate Again Pleads for Bigger IRS Budget to Boost Customer Service
Trump nominee for commissioner promises to "knock on doors" for more resources.
Nextgov
Banning Software Isn’t the Route to Cybersecurity, Nuclear Security Agency Official Says
The government should be focused on mitigating the danger any software can pose, rather than banning software from China and elsewhere, the NNSA CIO says.
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Portland, Maine Ready to Flip Switch on Smart Traffic Signals
The city hopes a new tech upgrade will cut wait times at one difficult commuter bottleneck by 20 to 30 percent.
Management
A Therapist’s Advice For Handling An Entitled Coworker
There will always be someone who believes they deserve special treatment.
Nextgov
Here’s What the White House’s AI Committee Will Focus On
The committee created two groups, one dedicated to machine learning and another for research and development priorities.
Defense
Trump Backs Russia on Election Interference Ahead of NATO Summit
The president’s remarks came amid increasing anxiety among U.S. allies about next month’s meeting, which will be immediately followed by a one-on-one with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Management
OMB Sharpens Guidance for Improving Programs and Curbing Improper Payments
Mulvaney seeks to reduce reporting burdens as agencies appoint new management officers.
News
Call for Nominations: What Does It Take to Be Bold?
Nominations are open for the annual Bold program, a showcase of federal innovation on the edge.
Management
How Managers Can Spark, Not Squelch, Our Motivation
Intrinsic motivation has a wide range of benefits for both employees and the organization. Here are 5 ways for managers to foster it.
Route Fifty
The States That Exercise Least
A new CDC report highlights geographical trends in leisure-time physical activity.
Oversight
The GOP’s Bill to Stop Family Separations Looks Dead for Now
Waffling on the part of the White House likely means that no legislation on the matter will come up for a vote before recess next week.
Tech
Another Shocking Delay for NASA’s Next Big Telescope
If the James Webb Space Telescope wants to get off the ground, it will need a blessing—and more money—from Congress.
Tech
Pentagon Intelligence Chief: Russia And China Will Have Weapons in Space ‘In the Near Future’
The Defense Intelligence Agency’s director says the U.S. lead in space is diminishing and tomorrow’s skies will be filled with enemy robot satellites.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Is Retiring
Will the president nominate Jeanine Pirro? Ted Nugent? Himself?
Route Fifty
Public Worker Unions Brace for Fallout From Court Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that fees the unions have been able to collect in over 20 states are unconstitutional.
Management