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Scientists Finally Understand Why Deep Breathing Physically Reduces Stress
It all comes down to a tiny patch of neurons in the brainstem.
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Contractors Resist Push to Post Contracts Online
McCaskill-Tester bill would require publishing text of awards worth $150,000 and up.
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The Many Practical Hurdles to Transforming Government
No reorganization can succeed if employees aren’t onboard.
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This Obscure U.S. Discrimination Watchdog Has Protected Workers Since the 1960s. Can It Survive Trump?
The OFCCP got its start in 1965 as a legacy of the Civil Rights Act. But Trump has shown little interest in its mission so far.
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Should Federal Police Take Their Service Guns Home With Them?
Most are allowed, but some are calling for the policy to be expanded.
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The Virtues of Isolation
Under the right circumstances, choosing to spend time alone can be a huge psychological boon.
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Comey on the Political Firestorms His Decisions Stoke: ‘Honestly, I Don’t Care’
The FBI director talks about making hard choices and the bureau’s future at intel contractor gathering.
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What You Need to Know Before You Become a Whistleblower
There are significant legal, ethical, financial, and personal challenges to consider.
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Veteran Diplomat Decries State Department Vacancies
Slow nomination process and budget cuts are unfair to Tillerson, he says.
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IT Subcommittee to Focus on Buying Better Tech Faster
“It’s time we align best practices in government with industry in acquisition,” Rep. Will Hurd said.
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Deal to Avoid Shutdown Isn't Likely to Include Trump's Proposed 2017 Cuts
Congress looks to avoid another CR; White House won’t say if it will demand wall funding.
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The Big Mistake Most People Make When They Receive Negative Feedback
Don't tune your haters out.
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Can Trump Fix Government by Running It Like a Business?
Past administrations have attempted reform by taking cues from the private sector with mixed results. It might be even harder for a White House that lacks experience in government to achieve success.
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Census Questionnaire Reappears Without New LGBT Category
Bureau calls inclusion in proposed 2020 questionnaire a mistake.
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Boosting America’s Scientific Brain Power
There’s a broad ecosystem of federal programs to bolster careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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More Than Half the World’s Population Still Doesn’t Have a U.S. Ambassador
Some of the U.S.'s most important foreign partners, including China, India, Japan, the U.K., and Canada, don't have a top representative.
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Unless You’re a Superstar, It’s Better to Keep Your Mouth Shut in The Workplace (Even in the NFL)
Employees have few rights when it comes to political speech.
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Preparing for a Reduction in Force at Your Agency
Nobody wants to be RIF’d, but the law aims to make federal reductions in force relatively humane.
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Trump's Travel Ban Wins a Round in Court
A judgment last week in Virginia provides a template for other courts—including the Supreme Court—to rule in the president’s favor.
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