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OPM to Agencies: ‘Be Mindful’ of Policies in Trump’s Workforce Orders Despite Court Ruling
Memo to agency leaders acknowledges injunction on key portions of three workforce orders, but encourages agencies to pursue the administration’s priorities through collective bargaining negotiations.
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VA Secretary Expects Budget Increase Despite Trump’s Order to Slash Spending
Wilkie says he has brought an end to "turmoil" at the department.
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The DEA And ICE Are Hiding Surveillance Cameras in Streetlights
"I can tell you this—things are always being watched."
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VA to Eliminate Official Time for All Medical Positions
Department cites need for more patient care, but those on official time account for less than 1 percent of the VA workforce.
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The Staggering Numbers Behind the Security Clearance Backlog
There’s progress, but the fact remains that the number of investigations sitting before the National Background Investigations Bureau is overwhelming.
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The Border Patrol’s Last Hiring Surge Invited a Rise In Corruption. Now It’s Hiring Again
It's just one reason why rushing to add 5,500 new agents will increase corruption within the ranks.
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Here's Why Some Are Questioning the Constitutionality of Trump's New Acting AG
Current law allows the appointment, but at least one Supreme Court justice appears to question its validity.
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Over 170 Environmental Groups Say Trump’s Border Wall Will Destroy Fragile Ecosystems
Building the wall would destroy existing flora and fauna and disrupt wildlife, say more than 170 environmental groups
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The Government Can Access Your Credit Report, Even If You’ve Frozen It
Agencies requesting background investigations from the National Background Investigations Bureau no longer need to tell subjects to unfreeze their credit.
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Analysis: Trump Fired His Most Effective Lieutenant
The outgoing attorney general did more to enact the president’s priorities than any other member of the Cabinet, but that didn’t save him from White House hostility.
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What Sessions’s Resignation Means for Robert Mueller
His temporary replacement, Matthew Whitaker, has expressed skepticism over the scope of the Russia investigation—which he’ll now oversee.
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With Midterms Over, Lame-Duck Congress Now Turns to Avoiding a Shutdown
Some agencies are fully funded, but 300,000 feds still at risk of furloughs.
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How to Cut Government Spending Without a Hiring Freeze
President Trump has instructed his Cabinet secretaries to cut their budgets by 5 percent next year.
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NIH Is Looking For Someone To Roll Its Joints
Interested applicants must be able to produce marijuana cigarettes of varying strengths.
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The Surprising Good News About Voting Security
With today’s midterms, America’s election infrastructure has never been more carefully monitored by government officials. But will that be enough?
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Amazon’s Reported Move Is Bad News for Federal Hiring Managers
The competition for talent in the Washington metro area is going to get fierce.
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How the Election Assistance Commission Came Not to Care So Much About Election Security
Safeguarding voting systems was the top priority of local officials across the country. Some of them say the federal agency specifically charged with helping them was missing in action.
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Feds Not Alone in Believing Raises Are Unfairly Distributed
The frustration is likely exacerbated by generally small across-the-board raises in the federal sector, one expert says.
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FBI and Intel Community Release Framework to Thwart Insider Threats
Among 19 elements is the creation of a new career path for federal employees.
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