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Bots or Not, FCC Refuses to Delay Net Neutrality Vote
Despite increasing concerns over the integrity of the public comment process, the agency will vote as scheduled.
Management
Trump Says FBI Is 'In Tatters,' But Agents and Employee Surveys Paint a Different Picture
FBI agents appear proud of their work despite Trump's claims.
Management
In Unprecedented Move, Trump Shrinks Two National Monuments
The decision significantly reduces public land designated by prior presidents.
Management
Are Smartphones Making Us Less Productive?
This is not an idle thought, but a serious question recently posed by the Bank of England.
Oversight
Treasury Watchdog Probes Mnuchin's Handling of Tax Reform 'Study'
Democratic senator accuses secretary of overstating career staff research that was not made public.
Oversight
Sessions Has Argued Even Presidents Should Pay for Obstructing Justice
Donald Trump's personal lawyer argued today that the president cannot be found guilty of obstructing justice. Sessions weighed in on that back in 1999.
Oversight
Depleted Export-Import Bank Hit With Another Vacancy
Acting chief leaves as Senate panel continues to delay confirmation of Trump nominee.
Oversight
Deal to Push Back Shutdown Deadline Faces Uncertain Prospects
Democrats and Tea Party members are still considering whether to support a two-week CR.
Route Fifty
The Vital Role of Social Media in the Eye of the Storm
Five communications lessons one hospital learned during Hurricane Harvey.
Nextgov
GAO: Feds Aren’t Doing Enough for Minority Tech Workers
Equal employment agencies could be doing more, such as looking at which universities they recruit from.
Management
Pentagon Building Wish List for New Technology Spending
The military’s top weapons buyer wants to better coordinate the Defense Department’s investments across its labs and research offices.
Management
Michael Flynn May Not Have Been The Only Rat In The White House This Year
"PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE PICK UP DEAD MOUSE," read one note.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Mick Mulvaney's Job Interview at CFPB
The OMB chief says he won't "blow it up" at the consumer bureau.
Route Fifty
Supreme Court Will Hear 2 Cases Impacting State Government This Week
From the Tenth Amendment to the First, civil rights to states rights, a lot is at stake for state and local governments.
Management
Can Withering Public Trust In Government Be Traced Back To the JFK Assassination?
In the minds of many, the assassination remains a tragedy cloaked in mystery. How does this lack of closure – and the general distrust it fomented – resonate in American culture and politics today?
Management
Study: Three Or Four Cups Of Coffee A Day Does You More Good Than Harm
A new analysis shows that coffee is associated with a host of positive health effects.
Management
To Calm Your Emotions, Get 15 Minutes Alone
"When people willingly spend time alone, they reap the greater benefits—something that, of course, has always been a part of ancient wisdom and practices."
Route Fifty
Senate Approves Tax Bill With Limited State and Local Deduction
The legislation passed 51-49, without Democratic support. One credit rating agency described the bill as "negative overall for state and local government finances."
Oversight
Dodd and Frank Reunite to Defend Consumer Bureau's Succession Plan
Dueling acting directors continue at cross purposes as court case advances.
Oversight