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Analysis: I Ran U.S. Border Patrol—And I Support Trump's Call to Deploy the National Guard
Critics have assailed the president’s decision to send troops to the border. But they can provide additional assistance and resources to agents in times of need.
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Why Trump Hasn’t Fired Sessions
The president has reportedly been musing about firing his attorney general since last summer. Here's why it hasn't happened yet.
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Sam Altman's Simple Advice On Being Productive—And Not Freaking Out When You Aren't
Y Combinator president Sam Altman shares some fundamental tips.
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Trump Creates Task Force to Fix the Postal Service, Though Congress Already Has Its Own Ideas
Stakeholders welcome attention on postal issues, but major reform proposals are already well established.
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Appointee Watch: Former TSP Chairman Nominated to Lead Social Security
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm President Trump’s pick for deputy EPA administrator.
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VA Denies Accusations of Restricting Hiring at Local Facilities
Senators say new policy was initiated to push veterans toward private sector care.
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Analysis: Firing Rosenstein Won’t Save Trump
The move would come at a high political cost, and have little effect on the actual investigation.
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You Aren't Too Nice To Be Leadership Material
Being nice is not considered cool. Or powerful. Or effective. But it should be.
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Trump's New Pick to Lead State Promises to Fill 'Demoralizing' Vacancies
Pompeo says he will help department "find its swagger" by making employees feel "relevant."
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Imagine the Possibilities of Real HR Reform
The HR function costs the federal government just under $2,000 per civilian employee, compared with approximately $1,400 in the private sector.
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Substance Abuse Agency Wants to End ‘Contractor-Driven’ Approach to Care
A contractor group calls SAMHSA chief’s decision to end technical assistance contracts misguided.
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IG Slams Interior for Failing to Support Its Senior Executive Reassignments
DOI created perception the reassignments were politically motivated, report finds.
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
It’s a question federal employees are increasingly asking themselves. A former career fed has some advice.
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The Myth of 'Learning Styles'
A popular theory that some people learn better visually or aurally keeps getting debunked.
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This Is How Trump Could Fire Mueller
A step-by-step explanation of the three options open to Donald Trump.
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Lawmakers Warn Trump Administration Not to Slash Diversity Efforts at Interior
House Democrats send letter after Zinke reportedly told employees he was no longer prioritizing diversity.
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How To Run a Meeting Where Everyone Is Mad At You
Q&A sessions can be tough—even when they're not live on CNN.
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FEMA Faulted for Awarding Undeliverable Contracts, Delaying Aid During Hurricane Season
Senate Democrats say Trump administration should ensure it has more pre-arranged emergency contracts.
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