Management
Women With Postgrad Degrees Are More Likely to Report Experiencing Sex Discrimination at Work
The pattern holds steady for every major form of gender-based discrimination.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Cuts Red Tape, Frees 'Our Dreams'
The president used curious language to describe his administration's push to cut regulations.
Route Fifty
A Push to Preserve the New Markets Tax Credit
The future of the credit, which helps provide low-cost financing for projects in struggling communities, has been caught up in the tax debate unfolding in Congress.
Management
Trump and His Regulation Czar Tout Major Cuts in Rules
President says agencies beat goals in 2-for-1 elimination plan, and next year’s agenda promises more.
Nextgov
White House Launches Revamped Website
The new site is designed to match private sector quality, a senior administration official says.
Management
Trump’s Top Management Nominee Pledges Workforce Reforms, More Strategic Cuts
Would-be third ranking OMB official says workforce attrition is harmful.
Management
Lindsey Graham: There's a 30 Percent Chance Trump Attacks North Korea
“I don’t know how to say it any more direct: If nothing changes, Trump’s gonna have to use the military option, because time is running out.”
Pay & Benefits
5 Things to Remember Before You Tap Into Your TSP
Pondering your new withdrawal options? Here are a few principles to factor in.
Pay & Benefits
Proposal for a 2019 Pay Freeze Called 'Dunderheaded' and 'Pennywise and Pound Foolish'
A freeze would make it more difficult to retain and recruit federal employees, requiring agencies to spend more money on hiring, lawmakers argue.
Nextgov
White House Unveils Latest Plan to Fix Government Technology
The first center of excellence will be a partnership between the Agriculture Department, White House, General Services Administration and industry.
Oversight
EPA Inspector General Takes on Scott Pruitt’s Soundproof Booth
House Democrats had complained administrator may have violated appropriations law.
Tech
Pentagon Delays Deadline For Military Suppliers to Meet Cybersecurity Rules
The goal of the new regulations is to secure sensitive data on the computers and networks at smaller companies.
Management
Consumer Bureau to Investigate 'Fake' Rulemaking Comments
Wall Street Journal identified thousands of fictional commenters writing to four agencies.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Omarosa Leaves the White House With a Flourish
The former Trump advisor had to be escorted from the premises.
Management
Report: Trump To Freeze Federal Civilian Pay in 2019
White House budget guidance orders DHS to cut border security technology, freeze law enforcement pay, and ramp up wall funding 79 percent.
Route Fifty
GOP Tax Deal Is Slated to Expand Capped SALT Deduction Proposal
Property, income and sales taxes would be covered under the emerging plan, which would differ sharply from current law.
Nextgov
This Company Is Trying to Turn Federal Agencies into Startups
Palo Alto-based BMNT Partners teaches agencies how to design the solutions to their challenges.
Management
Democrats Poised to Block Latest GOP Plan to Avoid Shutdown
House Republicans want to give the Pentagon a boost while keeping domestic agencies on autopilot.
Nextgov