Management
Trump’s Budget Cuts Could Make New York City Commuters Even More Vulnerable To Attacks
The administration wants to slash funds from urban anti-terrorism programs to fund a wall with Mexico.
Tech
We’re Sending Sugar Into Space So Astronauts Can Grow Rock Candy
Astronauts on board the International Space Station are going to be growing crystalized rock candy with it, testing to see what happens when in a zero gravity environment. Meanwhile, on Earth, students will be watching.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump, Television and Diet Coke
The president really likes to watch cable news and also drink soda.
Route Fifty
Yes, Boston Faces a Very Real Earthquake Risk
A repeat of the 1755 Cape Ann quake could devastate one of the nation’s oldest cities. But the costs of strengthening vulnerable buildings and infrastructure may not be worth it.
Nextgov
Company That Used Russian Coders for Pentagon Project Strikes Deal
The subcontractor that hired the coders signed a non-prosecution deal to end a criminal investigation.
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Bill to Elevate and Rename DHS Cyber Division Passes House
The bill would rename the division the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency.
Pay & Benefits
See Who Would Get Furloughed in a 2017 Shutdown
This chart details the updated furlough rates at each federal agency.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Leadership Void Leaves Locality Pay Advisers Twisting in the Wind
Members of the Federal Salary Council have not been reappointed since Trump’s inauguration, stalling the advisory group’s work.
Management
The Annual Pay Ritual Has Lost Relevance
Contrary to some reports, General Schedule employees have received competitive pay increases—but that does not mean salary levels are competitive.
Tech
Why Donald Trump Wants to Go Back to the Moon
Trump wants to go back. Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin could make it happen.
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HHS Turns to Citizen Coders to Curtail Opioid Epidemic
More than 300 coders and health advocates showed up for the agency’s first code-a-thon.
Management
Obama Treasury Department May Have Skirted Anti-Deficiency Act, Watchdog Finds
Travel office prematurely transferred reimbursement funds to offices sharing services.
Defense
Preview of Trump's National Security Strategy Shows Gap Between President's Words and Actions
The current plan is to roll out the NSS on December 18, an administration official said.
Oversight
Newly Installed Special Counsel Wants to Adjudicate Cases More Swiftly
Henry Kerner welcomes new pro-whistleblower tools for independent agency.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hanukkah At The White House
The Trumps held a celebration for the upcoming Festival of Lights.
Route Fifty
Houston's Former Mayor Still Waiting for an 'Adequate' Federal Response to Hurricane Harvey
Plus her thoughts on how the city balances industry with environmental sustainability.
Management
Got A Boss Who Denies Reality? A Behavioral Scientist’s Guide To Tactful Truth Telling
Dealing with a co-worker or manager who says demonstrably false things can be a challenge, particularly at holiday office parties. Here's a guide to handle a colleague in denial.
Oversight
Defense Unleashes 1,200 Auditors for First Ever Financial Review
After decades of false starts, the Pentagon has finally declared itself audit ready.
Tech
Can Forensic Linguistics Pin Down the Author of a Trump Tweet?
Using data to assess whether the president's lawyer really wrote a message that renewed questions about obstruction of justice.
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