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Centers of Excellence Are A 'Cultural Intervention' For USDA, Says CIO
The department shows a renewed energy and shift in strategic thinking even in the first phase of the program, Agriculture CIO Gary Washington said.
Defense
U.S. Progress in Rebuilding Afghanistan Detectable Amid Tragedy
Still, watchdog’s quarterly report says the country “has not become a post-conflict nation.”
Oversight
There’s Nothing to Stop the 2018 Elections From Being Hacked
Congressional Democrats are pledging not to exploit stolen materials in their campaigns, but Republicans have declined to match that commitment, leaving the midterm races vulnerable to malicious interference.
Management
New State Dept. Secretary Calls Workforce 'Patriots and Great Americans'
In first workforce address, recently sworn in secretary Pompeo vows to empower Foreign Service officers and civil servants alike.
Pay & Benefits
New CDC Chief Takes Pay Cut After Senator's Complaint
AIDS Researcher Redfield was paid $375,000 under special hiring authority.
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Multiple Cities Face Legal Challenges Over Anti-Panhandling Laws
“... [W]henever a new city does consider passing a new panhandling law where they didn’t have one before, they’re immediately either sued or they get a lot of pushback,” according to Cleveland State University law professor Joseph Mead.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Level Off After Months of Volatility
Most offerings in the 401(k)-style program stay flat in April.
Defense
Pentagon’s Focus on Sexual Assault Has Spurred Reporting, But Also Created ‘Training Fatigue’
Prevention-and-reporting leaders want the U.S. military to be a “bit more strategic” in how it talks to troops about sexual assault.
Management
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Government
Get ready for more jobs to be automated.
Management
How to Improve your Organization’s Performance
Problems are generally caused by a multitude of issues, which are invariably connected.
Oversight
Play of the Day: John Kelly May Have Some Things to Say
The president's chief of staff may have called Trump "an idiot."
Route Fifty
New Lawsuit Aims to Pressure Maine Governor to Act on Medicaid
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Arizona teacher walkouts to continue … Gary to cancel its air show for second time … Nashville transit vote … and companies scoop up their scooters in Austin.
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Tech Firms Ask Congress to Intervene on Pentagon JEDI Contract
A group representing 80 technology companies is asking Congress to make sure the cloud procurement is a transparent process.
Management
Trump's Top Immigration Enforcement Official to Retire
The president had asked the Senate to confirm Thomas Homan as ICE director but it never acted.
Management
White House Faces Lawsuit Alleging Temporary VA Leader Is Serving Unlawfully
The challenge brings more uncertainty to a department already struggling with turmoil.
Management
OPM Director: Expect 'Full Court Press' for Civil Service Changes
In a call with reporters, Jeff Pon said he plans to ramp up use of his administrative authority in the coming months.
Management
Emmanuel Macron’s Gift to America Has Been Placed in Quarantine
The symbolic French sapling vanished from the White House lawn over the weekend.
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Interior Wants Wi-Fi for Burning Man
Even temporary cities/arts festivals need networks for government and law enforcement operations.
Management
Merit Board Judge Reinstates Commerce Scientist Accused of Spying
Department plans to appeal case of flood forecaster Sherry Chen.
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