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How Unprecedented Is James Comey's Firing?
A Q&A with historian Beverly Gage about the history of conflicts between FBI directors and the executive branch
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New Initiative Aims to Cultivate Next Generation of Federal Executives
Senior Executives Association program will identify promising leaders earlier on and provide them with training, mentors.
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There’s Little Evidence to Back White House Claim of Poor Morale at FBI
Fired FBI Director James Comey had broad support among the rank and file, surveys and employee groups say.
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Trump: 'Regardless of Recommendation, I Was Going to Fire Comey'
The president offers the third explanation in as many days for firing the FBI director, as acting Director Andrew McCabe strikes an independent stance before the Senate.
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Trump's Plan to Dismantle National Monuments Comes With Steep Cultural and Ecological Costs
Trump wants to scale back national monuments on federal lands in the name of boosting the economy. But this would undo decades of investments to manage our cultural and ecological resources.
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A Blueprint for SES Reform
A set of specific recommendations for transforming the government’s senior executive corps.
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Pentagon Financial Office Not Complying with Improper Payments Law, Watchdog Finds
Five out of six requirements in estimating and risk assessments were missed.
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Who Is Rod Rosenstein?
The new deputy attorney general, who has a reputation for being apolitical, has suddenly found himself in a position he spent decades avoiding.
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The Counter-Intuitive Nature of Slowing Down to Speed Up
When you push people to move faster, shorten deadlines, and bring in more efficient technology, productivity will increase, right?
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The Arrest of a Journalist Asking About Health Care
West Virginia reporter Dan Heyman was detained for getting too close to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.
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USPS Loses Nearly $600M, Says It's Close to 'Solid Financial Footing'
Postal Service claims operational profitability, external requirements as costing it money.
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Census Chief Resigns Amid Ongoing Political Crossfire
Thompson had promised major technological innovations.
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Democrats Call for an Independent Investigation Into the Election After Trump Fires FBI Director
Congressional reaction split along partisan lines after news broke that the president had dismissed James Comey.
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Three Simple Techniques to Help You Stop Stressing So Much Over Email
"Some people even forget to breathe when checking their inbox.
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Five Ways to Nurture Your Work Relationships
How to improve negotiations and better manage conflict at the office.
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Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey
A White House statement said he acted on the recommendation of the deputy attorney general and the attorney general.
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The Transformative Power of Doing Absolutely Nothing
Make time for "isness," the opposite of "oughtness."
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The Dismissed EPA Advisers Had Nothing to Do With Regulation
"It’s a very apolitical board—we never discussed politics."
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