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Moody's Highlights States Most Vulnerable to NAFTA Exit
Talks are ongoing between the U.S., Canada and Mexico over the future of the trade deal, which President Trump has criticized.
Management
Labor Agreement Forced on Education Dept. Employees Curtails Official Time, Cuts Employee Protections
AFGE has filed an unfair labor practices charge against the agency over a collective bargaining agreement that the union never approved.
Management
Justice IG Tells FBI to Improve Training in Handling of Whistleblowers
Protected disclosures not always honored in program former director Comey lauded.
Nextgov
NSA Pick Will Develop Cyber Retaliation Plans But Don’t Expect Government to Use Them
The other options for deterring cyberattacks aren't much better, though.
Management
7 Requirements for Successfully Managing Government Reform
Public sector transformation can be successful if pursued the right way.
Nextgov
Scammers Are Using Fake IRS Sites To Steal Your Personal Info
They're also spoofing tax preparers' websites, security researchers said.
Route Fifty
Local Officials to FCC: We’re Not the Ones Impeding 5G
A group of mostly mayors encouraged the Federal Communications Commission to refocus its efforts on new broadband investment, instead of preempting their oversight of public rights of way.
Pay & Benefits
Resigning Instead of Retiring
Why some people make what appears to be a curious choice.
Management
State, White House Officials Conspired to Root Out Disloyal Career Workers, Whistleblower Docs Show
Political appointees noted employees’ heritage and previous service, which lawmakers call "extremely disturbing."
Nextgov
Agencies Could Be Graded On More Than FITARA Under New Scorecard
At least one lawmaker wants to transition the scorecard to have a wider focus beyond FITARA but not everyone is ready to move on.
Management
Pentagon Tells Leaders to Talk More With Contractors — and Less to the Public and Press
One day after Air Force leaders severely restricted media contacts, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan encouraged Pentagon officials to engage more with industry.
Route Fifty
Is Your County Elections Clerk Ready for Russian Hackers?
In a decentralized election system with more than 10,000 separate jurisdictions, the onus for security is on local officials.
Defense
Analysis: Telling the Truth About CIA Torture
Trump’s nominee to lead the agency should answer a number of tough questions about her role in its now-defunct “enhanced interrogation” program.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's New Idea is Out of This World
The president wants a "space force."
Nextgov
What the President’s Management Agenda Will Say About IT, CIOs and Office of American Innovation
The agenda will include bringing more people to the table and having OMB take the lead.
Nextgov
GSA Awards First Wave of Contracts in White House’s IT Overhaul
The five awards will support each pillar of the IT Modernization Centers of Excellence program.
Route Fifty
Trump Administration Mum on Nationalizing 5G
The proposal is still on the table, according to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, though localities may find their authority on public rights of way preempted regardless.
Oversight
GOP Lawmakers Fault Agencies for Issuing Too Much Guidance
House Republicans are targeting the informal documents agencies publish to explain complex rules.
Defense
What Happened at the Thailand 'Black Site' Run By Trump's CIA Pick
The Senate's 2014 report on torture details what "enhanced interrogation" really entailed.
Management