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Automation and the Future of Work

In a crowded Democratic field, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is homing in on automation of jobs as a key 2020 presidential issue.

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Trump Taps Former Labor Board Chairwoman to Lead OPM

Dale Cabaniss previously led the Federal Labor Relations Authority and spent more than 20 years overseeing civil service issues in the Senate.

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FLRA Plan to Review Arbitration Standards Alarms Unions

An announcement that the agency will revisit long-held precedent could mark another pro-management effort by the Trump administration.

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The House’s Latest Move Could Be a Big Threat to Trump’s Presidency

A sweeping new probe launched by the House Judiciary Committee could be the most revealing yet about the president’s alleged misconduct.

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Lawmakers Look to Crack Down on Federal Employee Travel

Members of both parties seek to make government travel more transparent and ethical.

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Trump Aides Keep Writing Memos to Protect Themselves

Their urge to document the president's requests and interactions is justified by his behavior.

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5 Ways Life Would Be Better If It Were Always Daylight Saving Time

Washington, California and Florida are mulling a permanent switch to DST. Proponents say that doing so could improve health, save energy and prevent crime.

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Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill to Boost Morale at Homeland Security

Similar legislation to improve engagement at the troubled department passed the House in 2017.

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The NASA Decision Russia Didn’t Like

The International Space Station partners had differing opinions about a pivotal U.S. launch.

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What Michael Cohen’s Betrayal Reveals About Our Messed-up Workplace Loyalties

Cohen's sudden and stark transformation from 'blind loyalty' to utter betrayal says a lot about broader changes in how Americans view their employers.

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If You Really Want an Open Dialog, Then Act Like It

It isn’t about pushing your ideas on others, it’s about drawing theirs out.

Management

OMB Reminds Agencies That It Vets Documents Before Roll-Outs

Deputy Director Vought reinforces need for clearance of budget and media materials.

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Michael Cohen's Stunning Testimony About Trump

New claims from the president's former fixer help fill in essential gaps in the Russia investigation.

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Interagency Competition Seeks to Thwart Opioid Trafficking Through the Mail

Four agencies team up to offer $1.55 million in prize money for new tools and technology to solve long-running problem.

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Agencies In the Dark About Performance of Their Grants, Survey Shows

Funding uncertainty, administrative burden on recipients continue as challenges.

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Lawmakers From Both Parties Seek to Revive Agency Labor-Management Councils

The Trump administration’s decision to dissolve groups designed for collaboration between unions and agency leadership drew outcry in 2017.

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How the GS System Fails Federal Workers and Everyone Else

If government could start with a clean page to plan a new pay system, it would never consider the General Schedule program model.