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Senate Tax Plan Would Completely Scrap State and Local Deduction
Republicans in the chamber unveiled a tax overhaul proposal that deviates from House legislation in other areas as well.
Oversight
Largest Federal Labor Union Opposes Trump’s Pick for Top USDA Lawyer
AFGE says Stephen Vaden “has shown contempt” for union contract, while Democratic senators question his experience, defense of controversial voter ID laws.
Defense
Defense Authorization Bill Allows Pilot Program on Curbing Bid Protests
A Senate-proposed “loser pays” mandate on major contracts was watered down.
Oversight
Federal Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Distributing Narcotics, Sexually Abusing Inmates
Bureau of Prisons officer took bribes for drugs and engaged in oral sex with female inmates.
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Expect Federal CIO, Federal CISO and Other Cyber Nominees Soon, White House Cyber Chief Says
The vacant tech and cyber jobs are not among those Trump plans to leave vacant to starve bureaucracy, Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce said.
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What CIOs Need to Know Before Launching Major Reforms
The Partnership for Public Service pulled five strategies from former federal officials who have been there.
Pay & Benefits
What You Need to Know About Your Health Insurance Choices
It’s that time of year again: FEHBP open season is upon us.
Defense
A Short-Staffed U.S. Air Force Wants Robots to Do More Human Jobs
The service’s top general says new systems, from bombs to buildings, must be able to think, share, and learn.
Management
The Agency Conducting Your Background Investigations May Change
The ramifications could be significant.
Management
Shulkin Stresses Accountability of VA Employees While Defending His Own
VA chief says reporters did not do their homework before accusing him of wasting taxpayer money on personal excursions during a trip to Europe in July.
Management
Employees Often Perceive Their Organizations To Be More Or Less Diverse Than They Actually Are
A new survey suggests perceptions of diversity don't always match reality.
Management
Arianna Huffington's Solution For Women Who Don't Know What To Wear To Work
Women often spend a lot of time searching for appropriate workplace attire. Arianna Huffington prefers not to.
Defense
Why Mike Pompeo Released More bin Laden Files
The CIA director is intent on drawing connections between al-Qaeda and Iran—but to what end?
Oversight
Is Donald Trump Using the Justice Department to Crush CNN?
Or is the Department of Justice finally cracking down on corporate mergers?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump, Gillespie and Twitter
After the Virginia race was called for the Democrat, the president took to social media.
Management
It’s Time to Improve Government’s Use of Metrics and Analytics
When used effectively in managing performance, the gains can be impressive.
Management
Foreign Service Is Being Depleted at a 'Dizzying Speed,' Union Says
Cuts "are hard to square with the stated agenda of making State and the Foreign Service stronger," says leader of current and retired diplomats.
Management
Trump's Nominee for DHS Pledges Hiring Reforms, New Immigration Deportation Priorities
Kirstjen Nielsen takes a softer tone on immigration policy, says officers should follow Obama-era priorities.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Bill Compromise Includes a Bigger 2018 Pay Raise for Military Members
Democrats vow a fight for civilian pay parity.
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