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Trump Taps James Mattis for Defense Secretary
The president-elect called the retired Marine general “the closest thing we have to General George Patton of our time.”
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Lawmakers Appalled at Forest Service Sexual Misconduct, Demand Firings
Agriculture's civil rights staffers claim improvements in long-standing culture clash.
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Trump Transition Team Meets With Veterans Groups to Discuss VA Reforms
"Listening session" was friendly, but VSOs are prepared to fight back.
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The Obscure Law Donald Trump Will Use to Unwind Obama’s Regulations
Rules covering the environment and overtime pay could be targeted.
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The Department of Homeland Security Wants to Keep Using Private Prisons For Immigration Detention
65% of immigrants are being held in privately run immigration detention centers.
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Obama Makes More Changes to Federal Hiring Through Regulatory Process
Administration moves to 'ban the box' and help more vets get hired.
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Trump Announces Picks for Treasury and Commerce
Donald Trump has chosen Steven Mnuchin to head the Treasury Department and Wilbur Ross to run Commerce.
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House Democrats Want to Know What GSA Plans to Do About Trump's Hotel Lease
Oversight and Transportation members seek details on candidate's early briefings.
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How Donald Trump Can Make Government Work Again
Why we need a federal chief performance officer.
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Donald Trump and the Legacy of Andrew Jackson
There’s no shortage of parallels between the two populists—but there’s at least one crucial difference.
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CFOs Fear New Administration Could Jeopardize Efficiency Initiatives
Survey comes as Trump gives few clues to fate of shared services, risk management.
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Defense Bill Stripped of Language Overturning Contractor Executive Orders
Contractor “religious freedom” and “fair pay” issues punted to incoming Trump team.
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For $1 Million, Donors to Trump’s Inauguration Will Get an 'Intimate' Dinner With Mike Pence
That'll earn you four tickets to a "leadership luncheon" with select congressional leaders and cabinet appointees, and a dinner with a "special appearance" by Trump.
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Four Questions About the Incoming Secretary of Transportation
Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao’s connections to Congress will likely prove useful.
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Trump Says He's Removing Himself From 'Business Operations,' but Doesn't Provide Details
Trump said he will hold a press conference on December 15 to discuss his exit from his business enterprise.
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Welcome to the End of Business as Usual in Government
Agencies can wait for the Trump administration to roll out reforms, or they can initiate changes that will improve performance.
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How to Make Something Productive Out of Your Anxiety
When you’ve got so much to do that it’s hard just to keep track of what’s on the list, it’s easy to freak out.
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Trump’s VA Team Could Bring Big Changes to Vets’ Health Care, Employee Rights
President-elect has met with and appointed crusaders for more private care.
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