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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.

Management

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?

Management

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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The Right and Wrong Ways to Fire Someone

Next time, do it in person.

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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.

Management

Three Simple Techniques to Help You Stop Stressing So Much Over Email

"Some people even forget to breathe when checking their inbox.

Management

Five Ways to Nurture Your Work Relationships

How to improve negotiations and better manage conflict at the office.

Management

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.

Management

The Transformative Power of Doing Absolutely Nothing

Make time for "isness," the opposite of "oughtness."

Management

The Dismissed EPA Advisers Had Nothing to Do With Regulation

"It’s a very apolitical board—we never discussed politics."

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SAMMIE Award Finalists Lauded at Public Service Week Breakfast

Three Cabinet members and lawmakers express gratitude to federal workforce.