Management
Could a New Cessna Find Its Way to the Battlefield?
FedEx will be the first to operate the new twin-engine turboprop, but military sales may not be far behind.
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FTC Ready to Police Internet If FCC Repeals Net Neutrality Rules
The Federal Trade Commission has a long-established role in preserving online competition, Acting Chairwoman Maureen Ohlhausen said.
Management
Research Shows Jerks Get Ahead In Spite Of Their Jerkiness, Not Because Of It
Civil behavior pays off in other ways too.
Defense
More Than 200 U.S. Diplomats, Civil Servants and Servicewomen Say They’ve Been Harassed At Work
Including ambassadors and employees of the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Defense
North Korea Is Boasting On TV That Its Missiles Can Hit Anywhere In the U.S.
The announcement follows its third test of an intercontinental ballistic missile early Wednesday.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees Unlikely to Receive Extra Time Off Around Christmas
Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Trump Family's White House Christmas Decor
The White House tweeted a scary photo of the holiday decoration.
Route Fifty
As States Face Sluggish Revenue Growth, They’re Threatened by Federal Policies
New Jersey’s former budget director and comptroller digs into expenditure data from a recently released report from the National Association of State Budget Officers and has six key observations.
Management
Court Refuses to Block Trump Appointee From Assuming Command of Consumer Bureau
Judge rejects CFPB deputy director’s request for a temporary restraining order to bar Mick Mulvaney from serving as acting director.
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EPA Sued Over Employees Using Encrypted Messaging App
An advocacy group is suing the EPA over an open records request regarding employees’ use of the application Signal.
Route Fifty
Trump Tells Senators He Backs Capped SALT Deduction in Tax Bill
GOP tax legislation in the Senate could get a floor vote before the end of the week.
Defense
North Korea Ends Its Pause in Missile Tests
Along with speculation it was signaling a desire for talks
Management
The Agencies Cutting the Most Regulations
More than 80 percent of Trump's withdrawn rules were proposed under Obama.
Oversight
These Are the Lending Scams CFPB Has Stopped Recently
From "zombie loans" to charging minorities more—companies refunded $12 billion in unfair fees and charges since the CFPB was formed.
Management
How To Network At Conferences Even If You're Not a Natural
Don't miss out on the most valuable aspect of attending a conference.
Management
How To Digital Detox Without Totally Ditching Your Phone
Freeing yourself from your device doesn't need to be extreme in order to be effective.
Nextgov
All Major Agencies Will Be on Federal Cybersecurity Dashboard by February
The dashboard will help government cyber officials work faster when a new bug is discovered.
Nextgov
The Customs System That Clogged Airports In January Isn’t Fixed, IG Says
The agency doesn't have a backup system in place if another outage happens, the watchdog said.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Officials to Continue Studying a Potential Change in How Lifecycle Funds Are Invested
Proposed shift could offer increased returns, at a greater risk.
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