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Who Will Regulate Hyperloop?
Virgin Hyperloop One fancies itself a railroad, but the question is far from decided as the company nears the end of feasibility studies in several cities and states.
Management
A Psychologist’s Trick to Being More Likable
The key to "impression management," whether you're on a job interview or a date.
Oversight
Pentagon IG Staff Cleared of Misconduct Charges, Anti-Semitism
Special Counsel accepts Justice Department’s findings regarding whistleblower claims in a long-running case that roiled the watchdog community.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Have One More Shot To Raise Modernization Fund Ceiling
As the administration awaits word on additional funding, officials say they have about a dozen projects under consideration.
Pay & Benefits
A 2019 Pay Raise Appears Likely, But Isn't a Done Deal
House Appropriations Committee chairman says he would “certainly” support Senate proposal to give federal civilians a 1.9 percent boost, but negotiations remain.
Tech
The White House’s Website Deleted The Whole Archive Of Its Daily Newsletters
The newsletters are just one example of material removed from U.S. federal sites.
Route Fifty
City Revenue Growth Is Slowing Down
That's according to the latest National League of Cities fiscal conditions report.
Management
Lawmakers Announce Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Some agencies are set to receive stopgap funding, while others would get regular appropriations.
Nextgov
Senate-Passed Bill to Hack DHS Heads to House Floor
The bill would create the first departmentwide bug bounty in the civilian government.
Management
People Too Poor To Evacuate Hurricane Florence Should Ask Neighbors For Help, FEMA Says
"A lot of our communities will provide resources to move those individuals out," he said.
Management
Senate Confirms Corporate Tax Attorney as IRS Chief
Democrats protest Rettig’s silence on a Trump rule lessening disclosure of "dark money."
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Is Ready For Florence
He's made a video asking residents to evacuate and says the response will be as good as the Maria response.
Route Fifty
The States and Metro Areas Where Poverty Was Highest Last Year
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau offer a look at the states and metro areas that have been grappling with the nation’s highest poverty rates, as well as income inequality.
Route Fifty
Lessons from Floods Past Show Challenges With Hurricane Florence
Louisiana and Texas are no stranger to deluges caused by prolonged rain.
Nextgov
Federal Cloud Spending Trends Toward All-Time High
Cloud spending is sky-high across federal agencies and only expected to grow from here, according to a new analysis.
Management
Congress Begins Formally Blocking Trump's Government Reorganization Plan
"No funds . . . shall be used to implement this proposal," lawmakers said of a key reform.
Management
Labor Relations Agency Moves Ahead with Regional Office Closure Plan
FLRA's Dallas office will close at the end of September, while Boston will follow suit in November.
Management
How To Make Small Talk Even If It Scares You
The ability to converse effectively—especially in informal situations—is now a crucial competitive advantage.
Management