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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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For The Sleep-Deprived, Small Distractions Can Have Dire Results
A new study pinpoints just how much distractions hinder memory for sleep-deprived people, which can keep them from successfully completing tasks.
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Learning from Government’s Past to Anticipate Its Future
A new book assesses the long arc of government reform.
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For Remote Workers, Virtual Body Language Really Matters
Remote workers don’t have a physical presence, but they still send signals through the way they make themselves “seen” at work.
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Agencies Backslide in Fight Against Jargon, Amid High Staff Turnover
Average plain language grades for 23 agencies fell from B to C in new report card.
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DHS Says It’s Finally Hiring More Border Agents Than It’s Losing
The Trump administration has struggled to fulfill the president’s hiring mandate.
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Hurricane Michael’s Remarkable, Terrifying Run
The storm shocked forecasters by rapidly intensifying, and then remained strong for hours after landfall.
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Why Vague Feedback is So Destructive and What to Do About It
When feedback is not specific and behavioral, it’s not actionable.
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U.S. Political Division Is Only Going To Get Worse
Think political polarization is bad? Not only is it the worst it's been, but things don't look like they're going to get better anytime soon.
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EPA Search for Pruitt-Cited Climate Studies Comes Up Dry
FOIA suit by nonprofit employees group produces only letter to Congress.
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Defense Contractor That Posed As Small Business Forfeits $7.8 Million
Army investigators uncover false claim by Arena Event Services.
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Breaking Through Government’s Time Warp
In five years, the framework of government’s salary system will be 100 years old.
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