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Governors Press for Exemptions From Expanded Offshore Drilling
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has gone silent after excluding Florida from a draft lease sales plan, but letters criticizing that decision’s “arbitrary” nature keep coming in.
Nextgov
45 Percent of Federal Email Domains Miss Security Deadline
The Homeland Security Department, which ordered the security upgrade, is only 15 percent compliant.
Oversight
Trump Continues to Set Records for Agency Vacancies
Less than 40 percent of key Senate-confirmed appointments have a nominee.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrat: Shutdown 'More Likely Than Not'
Reported White House resistance to a bipartisan DACA deal imperils budget talks.
Management
Why You Should Stop Interrupting People and Become a Generative Listener
Many of us don’t know how to listen, or don’t care.
Management
Just One in Six Feds Say They’re Excited to Implement Trump's Agenda
Most feds report feeling disrespected by the president and many say they are leaving federal service soon.
Nextgov
Can I Use My Government Smartphone During a Shutdown?
Just because government goes dark during a shutdown doesn’t mean your government devices have to, too.
Defense
Nuclear Command Network Would See Comprehensive Upgrade Under Trump Plan
While the ICBMs, bombers, submarines and cruise missiles get lots of attention, the network connecting them also needs updating.
Oversight
Can Government Officials Have You Arrested for Speaking to Them?
The Supreme Court faces a test of the authority of politicians to use police to silence their critics.
Management
Misery Loves Bureaucracy: Why Technology Hasn’t Saved Government
Information-sharing tools work best in a culture of openness and collaboration.
Management
If Work Dominated Your Every Moment, Would Life Be Worth Living?
We are on the verge of total work’s realization.
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Bipartisan Support for Amendment That Would Block DOJ Crackdown on State-Regulated Marijuana
"I feel that a majority of the House would support this," said U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a Colorado Democrat. Nearly 70 lawmakers have signed a letter in favor of the provision.
Nextgov
Russian DNC Hackers Targeting Senate, Cyber Firm Says
Sen. Ben Sasse wants Attorney General Jeff Sessions to testify on the issue.
Nextgov
Smart Cars Collect a Lot of Data. FTC Wants to Know How It's Used.
While some types of information may make drivers safer, others are more geared toward selling ads.
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Tech Is Forcing State Leaders To Rethink Transportation Departments
As technology is celebrated at CES, state transportation leaders huddled to assess its impact on everything from the environment to their departments’ business models.
Management
IRS Plunges Into Tax Law Changes Even as Its Budget Remains Shaky
Taxpayer Advocate slams funding and low returns from new private collection effort.
Management
I'm A Recruiter. Here Are The Questions I Hear Most Often From Job Candidates
Most of the answers aren't in your job description—but they should be.
Defense
Pentagon Denies Gag Order, Says ‘Services Are Allowed to Talk About Readiness’
They just have to do so carefully — or behind closed doors.
Management
Ambassador Resigned Because He Doesn’t Want To Work For Trump
Morale at the Department of State has flagged since Trump took office.
Management