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In State of the Union, Trump Calls for Infrastructure Bill With Heavy State and Local Involvement
"Every federal dollar should be leveraged by partnering with state and local governments and, where appropriate, tapping into private sector investment," the president said.
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Pruitt’s States’ Rights Double-Standard on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The EPA administrator hopes to curtail California’s aggressive fuel economy standards having already backed the authority of states loosening clean air controls.
Oversight
House Oversight Democrats Request Subpoena over HHS Gag Order
Agency has not complied with a nearly year-old information request, Cummings says.
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Congress Calls Coast Guard's Health Records System A 'Five-Year Epic Failure'
The modernization project went over budget and didn't yield any reusable software or equipment.
Oversight
Special Counsel Hits VA for Patient Neglect, Unsanitary Conditions, Contractor Self Dealing
The watchdog referred three cases to Congress and the president.
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What a Pentagon Report from the Year 2000 Got Right About Cyber War
Many of the issues that concern cyber strategists today were already clear at the turn of the century.
Oversight
State Department IG Looking Into Alleged Political Targeting of Career Workers
Whistleblowers say the department is reassigning employees who worked on Obama priorities.
Management
Eliminating Layers of Management In Government Is Overdue
Such a move would reduce the workforce and make continued micromanagement impractical.
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No, Rex Tillerson Does Not Have $1.85M To Give You
The secretary of state’s name is being used in an email scam, the FTC warns.
News
How Come FBI’s McCabe Gets to Take Leave Before Retiring?
Ordinarily, that’s a no-no for civilian federal employees.
Oversight
There's No Way Mueller Will Indict Trump
Those hoping the special counsel will prosecute the president are engaging in fantasy.
Oversight
Trump's State of the Union Address May Sound Very Familiar
The president didn’t make much headway on many of the proposals he issued in his first address to Congress last year, so he’ll outline them again.
Management
Managing Yourself, 2018-Style
You cannot be successful in any phase of your life unless you understand yourself.
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What Does the Economic Forecast Look Like for U.S. Metro Areas?
Estimates presented to mayors last week show solid national GDP growth in the near term. But there are concerns about workforce participation, regional divides and immigration policy.
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FEC Will Take Up Online Political Ad Transparency
The Federal Election Commission may soon require online ads that urge viewers to vote for or against a specific candidate to include a disclaimer about where they originated.
Management
SWAMP Act Would Use Bidding Process to Push Agency HQs Outside DC
Lawmaker wants to ban new leases and construction for agencies in the nation's capital.
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New York Looks to Lead on Offshore Wind, Not Drilling
Meanwhile, Alaska’s congressional delegation has backed offshore drilling in some places but wants local consultation before finalizing a plan.
Management
Appointee Watch: HHS Secretary, Fed Chairman Confirmed
Trump announces nominees to Defense, HUD and OMB.
Management
Trump Team’s Evidence-Based Policy Efforts Lauded by Nonprofit Partner
OMB's guidance on foreign aid cited as model for agency implementation.
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