Oversight
GOP’s Tax Victory Shapes Spending Battles Ahead
Republicans passed their long-sought plan to cut taxes, growing the deficit in the process. Now they want to target entitlement programs and the size of government.
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The High Costs of Atlanta’s Massive Airport Power Outage
As the general manager of the world’s busiest air hub vows to fix redundancy and communication problems, Delta Airlines plans to seek tens of millions in compensation.
Pay & Benefits
Flipping the Switch on Blended Retirement, Your Benefits During a Shutdown and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
OMB’s New Deputy for Management Faces a Big Challenge
Performance won’t improve until agencies have the flexibility to introduce more effective talent management practices.
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DHS Test Reveals Flaws in Emergency Responder Apps
A pilot test found cyber vulnerabilities or privacy issues in 32 out of 33 apps.
Management
Congress Removes Some Roadblocks, But Path to Avoiding a Shutdown Still Unclear
Lawmakers were still sorting out their next steps just two days before the spending deadline.
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Chicago Expected to Pay Another Big Legal Settlement in a Police-Related Lawsuit
In the past two months, the nation’s third-largest city has seen nearly $100 million in judgements from lawsuits involving local law enforcement.
Oversight
Senator Expresses Concern About GSA Handing Over Transition Emails to Mueller Probe
Johnson demands documents, citing agency’s “failure” to honor privacy while helping Mueller probe.
Oversight
Hoyer: Republicans Still Don't Have the Votes on Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Democratic lawmakers decry GOP inaction on spending negotiations, while union officials note lack of communication.
Pay & Benefits
Oversight Democrat Asks White House to Release Plans for 'Massive' Agency Downsizing
To date, the reorganizations have received "virtually no oversight by Congress," Cummings says.
Management
The Case for Moving Agencies Out of Washington
Smart government and smart politics aren’t the same thing.
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Pentagon Full Steam Ahead with Major Cloud Acquisition
Despite industry criticism, the agency clarified its aggressive cloud strategy will continue as planned.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for the Defense Department?
Four years ago, this staffer for the defense policy undersecretary helped the Pentagon figure out the impacts of a shutdown. Hint: it wasn’t pretty.
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Blackburn Seeks to ‘Preempt State Law With Respect to Internet Openness’
The chair of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee hopes to set post-net-neutrality rules for internet service providers—and ensure that states don’t interfere.
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Here’s Why the Trump Administration Called Out North Korea’s Cyberattacks
The attribution announcement made three big arguments and North Korea’s culpability was only one of them.
Management
Making Government Work For All
Leaders must find new ways to deliver critical services across increasingly polarized communities.
Oversight
ICE Accused of Hiding Details of Immigration Prison Locations
Agency cites growing numbers of detainees in justifying contracts.
Oversight
Congress on Collision Course Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
"Puntagon" bill to fund defense for a full year but non-defense for one month is a nonstarter, Democrats say.
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