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VA’s Billion-Dollar Health Records Project Will Be Tracked by New House Subcommittee
Lawmakers worry the department’s lack of leadership and hiccups in Defense’s rollout of its MHS Genesis platform could derail the $16 billion project.
Management
Watchdog Finds Flaws in Certification Process for Women-Owned Small Businesses
IG finds $52 million went to firms that may not be eligible.
Management
Border Agents Hacked Their 'Risk Assessment' System To Recommend Detention 100% Of The Time
Risk assessment was already problematic. Now immigration authorities are throwing its "scientific veneer" to the wind.
Management
'Find Your Passion' Is Bad Advice, Say Yale And Stanford Psychologists
A series of five studies shows how belief in the need to know exactly what you're deeply interested in can set you up for failure.
Management
House Democrats Demand Documents on Education Department’s ‘Union Busting’ Effort
Lawmakers request withdraw of a unilaterally implemented collective bargaining agreement and seek return to negotiations.
Tech
Analysis: James Madison Would Be Horrified by a Tweeting President
The head of the National Constitution Center speaks out on how social media has eroded the founding father's vision for democracy.
Management
It’s Premature to Break Up OPM
It makes no sense to initiate a major reorganization before defining what the new organization is expected to achieve.
Nextgov
Cyber Researchers Don’t Think Feds or Congress Can Protect Against Cyberattacks
Only 15 percent of cyber researchers think the U.S. can defend against a critical infrastructure cyberattack, according to a survey.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How The Red Hen Should Have Served Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Perhaps the server should have acted like the White House.
Route Fifty
Georgia Studying Takeover of World’s Busiest Airport
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Northern California wildfire emergency … child care center lead risk … trouble for Utah school funding bill … and Richmond’s big bus realignment.
Management
How Salmon and Pizza Figure Into White House’s Government Reorganization Plan
Past efforts against duplication have sparked turf-battles among Capitol Hill overseers.
Management
Immigration Judges Are 'Shocked and Disappointed' by Trump’s Disparagements
The president is misinformed or mistaken, union leader says.
Route Fifty
A Part of the U.S. Where Younger Counties Are on the Rise
Overall, the nation's median age has been getting older. New Census Bureau data shows which region is bucking that trend the most.
Nextgov
IRS’ Rush to Secure Exposed Taxpayer Data Left It Vulnerable Again
Personal information about more than 350,000 taxpayers was compromised in 2015. Three years later, it’s still not secure.
Management
How Setbacks Make Us Rethink Our Goals
Working towards a goal like losing weight or saving money? A setback could shift your mindset in ways that don't help.
Management
8 Key Proposals for Feds in Trump's Reorganization Plan
From privatizing agencies to relocating employees, civil servants have a lot to watch.
Nextgov
U.S. Customs Expects Face Scanning to Speed Up Security at Florida Airport
Using Homeland Security’s biometric program, one airport is increasing security while shortening lines.
Management
Homeland Security Warns of Increased Threats to Employees
A memo from department leadership offers safety tips after public outcries over immigration policy.
Management
Congress Sends Trump Bill to Widen Whistleblower Access to Courts
All Circuit Review Act draws praise from advocacy groups.
Management