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There Are Hundreds of New State Gun Laws And Most Expand Access
So-called permitless carry laws now are in effect in more than 10 states.
Management
Agencies in Washington Area Close Friday Due to Wind Storm
Emergency employees and those scheduled to telework still expected to report.
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Congress Kicks Off Discussions About Trump’s Infrastructure Plan
There were frictions over issues involving funding and environmental permitting in a hearing on Thursday.
Management
Treasury Confirms Receipt of Trump Hotel Profits Check, But Won’t Say For How Much
Proceeds from foreign government guests at the president's luxurious Washington hotel remain controversial.
Management
The Federal Government Has Gotten Slower at Hiring New Employees for 5 Consecutive Years
Senator calls the trend a "crisis," while OPM says it is "disappointing."
Management
People Don't Actually Know Themselves Very Well
Chances are, your coworkers are better at rating some parts of your personality than you are.
Nextgov
IG Begins Full Audit After FEMA CIO Allegedly Misleads Investigators
The Federal Emergency Management Agency isn’t fixing its outstanding IT management issues and the acting inspector general says he plans to find out why.
Oversight
U.S. Lawmakers Want To Pay Up to $5 Million For Foreign Corruption Tips
Have tips on global corruption? Intrigued by the prospect of becoming a millionaire with witness protection?
Nextgov
CYBERCOM Chief Nominee Plans Recommendation on NSA Split Within Three Months
Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone has “no predisposed opinion” about the split, he told lawmakers.
Pay & Benefits
Should You Relocate in Retirement?
Weighing the decision to stay put or move somewhere new.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds End Nearly Year-Long Run of Growth
A volatile February left everything but government securities in the red.
Pay & Benefits
Key GOP Senator Calls Trump's Pay Freeze Plan Ill-Advised
"I don't think that gains us anything," subcommittee chairman says.
Management
Judge Rejects CIA Whistleblower’s Bid for the Right to Advance His Case Privately
Intelligence community faulted for inaction on retaliation cases.
Nextgov
OMB Names Who Will Divvy Up Modernization Funds
Here are the seven people who will evaluate agency proposals.
Management
Who Is The You That Posts On Social Media? Philosophy Has Some Suggestions
Understanding yourself better can help you manage the pressure to be someone else on social media.
Management
Trump’s White House Communications Directors, By Length of Service
Obama had five communications chiefs in eight years, Bush had four.
Oversight
Trump's EPA Concludes Environmental Racism Is Real
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency finds that people of color are much more likely to live near polluters and breathe polluted air—even as the agency seeks to roll back regulations on pollution.
Defense
Whatever Happened to Trump's Counterterrorism Strategy?
His approach borrows from his predecessors’, while exacerbating their worst, most counterproductive tendencies.
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