Management
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Has Been Fired
He will be replaced by CIA director Mike Pompeo.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What Besty DeVos Understands About Her Job
The Education Department chief doesn't seem to know her role and responsibilities.
City Leaders Prepare for an Infrastructure Lobbying Push
The effort will take place this week as part of the National League of Cities 2018 Congressional City Conference.
Management
The Liberating Power of Accountability
Some managers are easy marks for manipulative employees.
Nextgov
FAA Expands Instant-Approval Flight Plan Program for Drones
Once deployed, the system would authorize drone flights in minutes instead of months.
Nextgov
How the Government’s Cyber Agency Rates on Cybersecurity
The annual FISMA report shows where the Homeland Security Department—the government’s point agency on cyber issues—can improve its own information security.
Defense
Why a Meeting Between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un Is So Risky
In international diplomacy, the leader-to-leader meeting is the highest level of commitment available.
Management
Acting Inspectors General Can Get More Done Than You Might Think
GAO survey finds a dozen vacancies, mixed picture on temporary leaders’ effectiveness.
Management
Are You Ready For Pay For Performance?
It is essential for leaders to establish clear goals.
Management
Feds in Work-Life Programs Perform Better at Their Jobs, Survey Says
Although most feds give flexibilities high marks, some managers struggle with evaluation of remote workers.
Management
Unions Push Back on Trump Administration's Plans to Shrink Labor-Management Agency
Facility closures come amid proposed cuts to NLRB, end to internal labor forums.
The President of Everywhere, USA
We asked South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg about a recent Politico headline, automation and much more at SXSW.
Management
Intel Community Whistleblower Ombudsman Formally Fired
Senators ask Intelligence Director Coats to “stay” the action pending new IG's confirmation.
Recent Data Breaches Spark Debate Over 'Reasonable' Notification Rules
Some states have already moved to toughen their data breach laws as the number of incidents increases.
Oversight
Congressional Black Caucus Questions Practice of Lawmakers Bunking in Their Offices
Letter says the tradition is not proper and wastes taxpayer money.
Management
The CDC Wants You To Know That Trimming Cannabis Leaves May Cause Carpal Tunnel
The highly repetitive motion could conceivably give marijuana farmers a pinched nerve.
U.S. DOT Announces TIGER Grants Totaling Nearly $500 Million
The White House has called for axing the grant program in each of the two budget plans it has sent to Congress.
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