Oversight
How the CDC Used 'Vulnerable,' 'Transgender' and Other Newly Banned Words in Past Documents
Don't try writing this now: "Increase implementation of evidence-based sexual health education programs in schools."
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Trumps' Absentee Ballots
The First Family didn't exactly correctly vote in the New York mayoral race.
Route Fifty
Eliminating Net Neutrality, FCC Plans Battle With State and Local Authorities
Language in the net neutrality repeal sets the groundwork for an attempt to aggressively constrain and eliminate state and local regulations.
Tech
Everything You Never Thought to Ask About Astronaut Food
“Burping in microgravity is probably not something you want to do a lot of.”
Management
There’s a Trick To Improving Your Mood—But You Probably Don’t Want To Do It
It’s nearly impossible to control your thoughts and feelings, but you can control your behaviors.
Management
OPM Tells Agencies to Stop Working Collaboratively with Unions
Guidance for implementing President Trump’s executive order disbanding labor-management councils goes much further than a similar move made by President George W. Bush.
Oversight
Senator Intervenes to Back Intel Community Whistleblower Ombudsman
Following a disciplinary hearing, Dan Meyer risks termination for undisclosed reasons.
Nextgov
Election Cyber Coordinating Council to be Finalized Next Year
State and federal officials met with election industry leaders to launch the council.
Defense
Three Things the U.S. Military Needs to Fight in Europe
One year into rotational deployments on the continent, here’s what the Army and Marines say they need.
Management
ICE Detainees Face Inhumane Conditions, IG Finds
Illegal strip searches, rotten food and a lack of toilet paper number among the improper conditions.
Management
Security Clearance Backlog Has Been a Decade in the Making
There’s no shortage of recommendations for addressing the problems.
Route Fifty
Bloomberg Blasts GOP Tax Bill
Among the criticisms the business tycoon and ex NYC mayor lodges against the legislation: Restricting state and local tax deductions will mean less local investment for infrastructure.
Nextgov
5 Tech Issues Congress Wants GAO to Keep an Eye On
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee provided five new directives to the Government Accountability Office related to ensuring the government maximizes its tech investments.
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