Management
The Civil Servant Who Changes the Constitution
One federal employee will determine whether the ERA gets added to America’s founding document—the question is which authority he’ll turn to for guidance.
Defense Pledges to Do a Better Job of Sharing Security Information With Overseas Contractors
The State Department has yet to respond to an industry association letter expressing concern over contractor safety.
Federal Judge Blocks Policy that Allowed Gov. Greg Abbott to Ban Refugees in Texas
The decision comes just days after the Texas governor became the first state leader to opt out of the program. The move drew a harsh rebuke from the Texas' Catholic bishops.
4 Strategies for Pitching Ideas to Your Project Leader
To successfully pitch creative ideas to your project leader, the first step is determining which of two creative types they are.
Border Patrol Officials Dodged Congress’ Questions About Migrant Children’s Deaths
The chair of a House Homeland Security subcommittee reprimanded Border Patrol officials for concealing information about migrant children’s deaths. Officials did not respond to the chairwoman's criticism.
Would Converting Some DHS Political Positions to Career Ones Help Employee Morale?
Good government group recommends this as one way to address long-term challenges with dissatisfaction among employees.
Trump Administration to Expand Hiring Pilot Programs in 2020
Pilot program with simpler resumes and more input from subject matter experts in assessing candidates will reach at least five additional agencies this year.
Turkey Will Make F-35 Parts Longer Than Anticipated
U.S. officials had aimed to get Turkish companies out of the jet’s supply chain by March.
Labor Authority Beats Back Agency Efforts to Narrow Bargaining Obligations
Since November, the agency that governs labor-management relations in the federal government declined half a dozen different requests for “policy statements” that would give management an advantage in talks with unions.
Six Children Died in Border Patrol Care. Democrats in Congress Want to Know Why.
Video obtained by ProPublica contradicted the Border Patrol’s account of 16-year-old Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez’s death. Now, House Democrats are pressuring the agency to explain why six migrant children died under its care in less than a year.
Abbott Tells Trump Administration Texas Won't Participate in Refugee Resettlement
The decision comes after more than 40 other governors said they would opt in to the federal program.
More Firms Will Now Be Eligible for Government Small Business Contracts
A final rule took effect on Monday to implement a 2018 law.
Featured eBooks
