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FEMA Chief Tries to Address Hurricane Response, But Gets Questions About His Job Security

Brock Long went on three talk shows to address his agency’s response to Hurricane Florence.

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There Was a Plan to Save This City From Flooding. But When the Rains Came, So Did Hesitance.

The Army Corps of Engineers’ delay in activating a floodway — land designated to take on water — cost millions of dollars in damage to Cairo, Illinois, and surrounding communities in 2011.

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Here’s What Happened to the 99 Immigrant Children Separated From Their Parents and Sent to Chicago

Confidential records reveal details about struggles to find parents and traumatic experiences during the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance crackdown.

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How 4,000 Federal Employees Are Assisting in Hurricane Florence Response

FEMA alone has 1,000 employees in impacted areas.

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Even After Trump’s Cuts At The EPA, Emergency Officials Say They’re Ready For Florence

The EPA's emergency response team was spared the brunt of Trump's cuts, and is gearing up for the storm.

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A Psychologist’s Trick to Being More Likable

The key to "impression management," whether you're on a job interview or a date.

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Lawmakers Announce Deal to Avoid Shutdown

Some agencies are set to receive stopgap funding, while others would get regular appropriations.

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People Too Poor To Evacuate Hurricane Florence Should Ask Neighbors For Help, FEMA Says

"A lot of our communities will provide resources to move those individuals out," he said.

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Senate Confirms Corporate Tax Attorney as IRS Chief

Democrats protest Rettig’s silence on a Trump rule lessening disclosure of "dark money."

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Congress Begins Formally Blocking Trump's Government Reorganization Plan

"No funds . . . shall be used to implement this proposal," lawmakers said of a key reform.

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Labor Relations Agency Moves Ahead with Regional Office Closure Plan

FLRA's Dallas office will close at the end of September, while Boston will follow suit in November.

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How To Make Small Talk Even If It Scares You

The ability to converse effectively—especially in informal situations—is now a crucial competitive advantage.

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Analysis: How Trump Can Strike Back at the Deep State

If the president fears his own appointees are working against him, he needs to offer a clear agenda that will force them to follow his lead—or else resign.

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How to Achieve Your Agency’s Objectives One Meeting at a Time

Data-driven meetings made a big splash in government nearly a decade ago. New research shows what it takes to make them work.

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Who Should You Trust? Psychologists Have a Surprising Answer

New research from the University of Chicago suggests trustworthiness is actually linked to guilt.

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The U.S. Now Suspects Russian Microwaves Caused Diplomats’ Brain Injuries

U.S. embassy workers in Cuba reported hearing chirping sounds before suffering headaches, memory and hearing loss, and difficulty sleeping.

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Trump Policies Have Left FEMA And The EPA Weaker Ahead Of Hurricane Florence

Trump gutted the EPA and hasn't filled top spots at FEMA.