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Court Denies Trump Administration Request to Expedite Appeal of Workforce EO Decision
Appeals court judges found that the Justice Department did not prove irreparable harm that would be caused by a standard review schedule.
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Leader: It’s Time to Develop Your Listening Muscle
Listening is the hardest, best work you can do, but it takes practice.
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USPS Realized Just 5 Percent of Projected Savings From Slowing Mail Delivery
The service changes were made to enable processing plant closures.
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Despite Leadership Shake-Up, Transfer of OPM Services to GSA Remains in Doubt
Legal questions and a lack of “vision” for shifting many services threaten to prevent the renewed reorganization effort from becoming reality.
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Improving Employee Engagement
I suggest that agencies look at their FEVS results from a different perspective.
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Trump Demands 5 Percent Spending Cuts From Every Cabinet Agency
Reductions will "get rid of the fat," president says.
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Jeff Sessions Is Quietly Transforming the Nation’s Immigration Courts
The attorney general has stepped up the hiring of immigration judges, ordered them to hear more cases, and shown a preference for those who’ve previously been prosecutors.
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White House Announces That the U.S. Intends to Withdraw From International Postal Agency
The decision will prevent international shippers from receiving an unfair advantage, officials say.
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White House Red-Tape Cutters Tabulate $23 Billion in Fiscal 2018 Savings
Rules changes or repeals are outpacing previous administrations’ efficiencies, officials say.
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The U.S. Government Is Wasting Millions Guarding Confederate Graves
It's already spent $3 million to date, according to records obtained by the Associated Press.
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Possible Explanation for Why Some People Get More Colds
NIH-funded researchers have uncovered some new clues.
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These Are the 15 Trump Reorganization Proposals Agencies Can Advance Without Congress
A majority of the proposed reforms will require legislation, and lawmakers appear poised to block others.
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Attorney General Calls Out Judge on Census Citizenship Question
Issue of Commerce Secretary Ross’ truthfulness sits with Supreme Court.
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Restocking Wolves On Isle Royale Raises Questions About Which Species Get Rescued
The National Park Service is moving wolves to Isle Royale in Lake Superior to replenish a small pack on the island. Wolves prey on moose, which are overgrazing the island. It does't hurt that they are charismatic.
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Analysis: How to Fix the Confirmation Process
The Kavanaugh-Ford hearing will be remembered for the virtually complete breakdown of competent, credible inquiry. Something needs to change.
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Three Reasons Leaders Should Ask for Help
Buying into the hero myth can cause leaders to crash and burn.
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SBA Shrugs Off Report That House Majority Leader's In-Law May Have Misused Small Business Contracts
Brother of McCarthy’s wife won $7 million in suspect set-asides for Native American firms, investigative report finds.
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Former Trump Cabinet Member: Chaos a 'Pretty Accurate' Way to Describe Administration
Official says that by comparison, Obama White House was a "well-run" machine.
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A New $60 Billion Agency Is The Clearest Sign The U.S. Is Worried About China’s Africa Influence
China is not trying “to help countries out, they’re in it to grab their assets,” a Trump official says. The U.S. program aims to stabilize economies instead.
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