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Lawmakers Want to Curb Big Tech's Influence on Kids
Those smartphone addictions are not a joking matter, according to a trio of lawmakers.
Management
Allegations of Rampant Sexual Harassment and Rape Roil Federally Run College
Victims tell of the misconduct they endured, and the retaliation they faced.
Defense
Peace Through Bombings: The U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan
The goal of negotiating with the Taliban is at odds with President Trump’s statements.
Management
The FBI Is Most Loyal to Its Own Interests
The bureau is an inherently political player, but as its history and texts between two employees show, its allegiance is not to Democrats or Republicans—but to itself.
Pay & Benefits
Divorce and Your Benefits
When it comes to splitting up, it’s important to pay attention to the details.
Defense
Military Watchdogs Defend Process for Probing Officer Misconduct
Rep. Speier wants tougher standards for sexual abuse cases.
Management
Should You Accept A Glass of Water at a Job Interview?
Remember: Refreshments wouldn’t be offered if the other party wasn’t comfortable doing so.
Defense
Trump Wants a Military Parade — So What?
Displays of weaponry in Washington are rare, unlike in other capitals.
Defense
Two-Year Budget Deal Would Give Pentagon $700B in 2018
The deal comes with a new continuing resolution to give House and Senate lawmakers time to work out details.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Loves a Parade
Reports say the president wants a military parade like "the one in France."
Management
Threats to Government Data Are Threats to Democracy
Researchers at the Brookings Institution highlight the many ways federally-collected data shape Americans’ lives.
Nextgov
SEWP Boosts Customer Experience While Cutting Its Fee
The vast majority of customers seem to be happy with NASA’s IT acquisition vehicle but the quest for better customer experience never ends.
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Congressional Budget Deal Poised to Include $20 Billion Boost for Infrastructure Spending
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the funding would "augment" existing public works programs.
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Smart Technology Must Be Part of the U.S. Infrastructure Discussion, Too
Q&A: Security and privacy issues will abound if they go unaddressed as cities increasingly install smart infrastructure, according to federal officials.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Union Preps for Year of Benefits Battles
NTEU members lobby lawmakers amid shutdown threat and ahead of budget launch.
Nextgov
DOD Awards $950 Million Cloud Contract to REAN Cloud
The Defense Department makes another cloud move.
Pay & Benefits
New Recruitment Incentives, Agriculture Telework Policy Delayed, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
DHS’s New Plan for Refugee Screening Looks a Lot Like TSA PreCheck
Forget bans. Risk-based screening is the new way to vet refugees, and it could be useful for visa applicants as well.
Nextgov
DHS Needs More Cybersecurity Workers—It Just Doesn’t Know Where Or What Kind
The government’s primary cybersecurity agency is missing congressional deadlines to identify and categorize its cyber workforce, a congressional watchdog said.
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