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Winners and Losers in Trump's Cut-Filled Budget
The president's "skinny" budget still looks to trim lots of fat.
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How to Learn New Things as an Adult
A new book explores the psychology of mastering skills and absorbing information.
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Trump's Border Wall Won't Be a Wall
The latest twist in the Homeland Security solicitation for a border wall: It doesn’t need to be a wall.
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Trump Budget Would Abolish 19 Agencies, Cut Thousands of Federal Jobs
State and EPA hit hardest; performance plan would “untie” managers’ hands.
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Trump Budget to Leave Workforce Cuts Up to Agencies
Plan slashes spending at non-Defense agencies as expected; wasn’t written “with an eye toward the value of your [D.C.-area] condo,” Mulvaney says.
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Border Agency Promises Not to Sacrifice Quality for Speed in Hiring
Officials say Trump’s target number of new employees may not prove necessary after the wall is built.
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EPA Employees Vow to 'Stand Up! Fight Back!' Against New Administration, Budget Cuts
Trump administration is reportedly considering cutting one-fourth of EPA funding, with the goal of eliminating 20 percent of its workforce.
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Don’t Be Distracted By Trump’s 100-Day Plan
It’s the next 1,000 days that matter, and the risks are significant, especially for the president’s base.
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These ‘Transparency’ Bills Would Gut the EPA
Two proposed laws would sever the agency from scientific experts, and scientific expertise—all under the guise of honesty and openness.
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Embrace Your Inner Trump and Become a Better Leader
Aspects of the president's polarizing personality exist within us all, Zen masters say.
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Here’s Something We Can All Agree On: Agencies Need to Deliver Results
In a time of superheated politics, a focus on government performance is especially important.
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Why Trump's Budget Cuts Are Even More Severe Than Advertised
By one measure, Trump’s proposals represent a 25 percent reduction to domestic agencies.
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Trump Nominees’ Complex Finances Slow Vetting Process
A progress report shows the administration is far behind on staffing key positions.
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Majority of Agencies Have Fallen Behind on Updating FOIA Rules
Survey finds that just over a third have responded to new law.
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Democrats Threaten Shutdown Over Trump, Republican Priorities
ICE buildup, wall funding and other riders could cause trouble for spending bills.
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Largest Deportation Campaign In U.S. History Is No Match For Trump’s Plan
In 1954, the U.S. Border Patrol's Operation Wetback promised to deport millions of undocumented Mexicans. It fell far short of its target, but made a mark in the minds of immigrants who lived in fear.
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There’s A Very Good Reason To Hire Overqualified Workers
Just make sure they aren't too overqualified.
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Here’s Why Your Gut Instinct Is Wrong At Work – And How To Know When It Isn’t
Should you go with your gut when hiring an employee or making another decision on the job? The research suggests that in most cases, probably not.
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Washington-Area Agencies Open Under 3-Hour Delay
Employees also have the option to take unscheduled leave, telework.
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