Oversight
The Things Agency Leaders Have Given Up to Get on the Right Side of Ethics Rules
Administration officials have returned a handmade long gun, cancelled a $31K furniture order and considered downgrading flights following public outcry and advice from ethics officials.
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DHS To Put First Responder Tech to the Test
Can commercial tech hold up in a mock disaster? The agency’s Science and Technology Directorate wants to find out.
Oversight
Will the Last Person to Leave the West Wing Please Turn Out the Lights?
As the administration faces a spate of departures from its top ranks, filling their posts will be a major challenge.
Management
How Agencies Can Effectively Implement Artificial Intelligence
Managing data, workforce, and risk are key to success.
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FBI Selects New Tech Leader From Its Own Ranks
A 20-year veteran of the bureau will facilitate the FBI’s modernization efforts as head of the Information and Technology Branch.
Management
Navy Follows Through on Firing Employee After Failing for 4 Years to Accommodate Her Disability
The department is pressuring Dawn Dunphy to take a settlement, but she is promising to fight instead.
Tech
Space Corps Is At Least ‘Three to Five Years Away,’ Its Congressional Champion Says
A bipartisan team of House lawmakers slams the Air Force for pushing back on the idea of a separate service for space operations.
Management
Two Words People Should Hear More Often From the Government: I'm Sorry
Here are five reasons why governments should say that more often.
Tech
NASA’s Next Space Telescope Is Running Out of Time
The James Webb, Hubble’s successor, may face more delays and even exceed its budget, according to a new government report.
Management
How To Get a World-Class Education For Free on The Internet
We have compiled the best online resources for you to learn everything you want to know, at expert level—without paying for a degree
Route Fifty
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.
Route Fifty
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.
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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?
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