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TRICARE Bid Protests Denied
The government’s watchdog found no reason to sustain challenges to a pair of lucrative Defense contracts to deliver military health care.
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Living in an Extreme Meritocracy Is Exhausting
A society that glorifies metrics leaves little room for human imperfections.
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Trump Transition Reportedly Stalled by Paperwork Lapse
National security adviser Mike Rogers leaves team after just a few days.
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GSA to Offer Cloud-Based Contract Writing System Next Year
The pay-as-you-go system will offer guidance as well as reduce costs, according to GSA.
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Pay for Performance Could Be Coming to Federal Agencies
Vice president-elect Mike Pence was governor of a state with a strong commitment to rewarding good performance.
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Path for Agency Funding Unclear as Congress Begins Lame-Duck Session
Republicans are discussing a short-term measure to give Trump administration more say.
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The Trump Administration Starts to Take Shape
To the dismay of some Republicans and Democrats alike, Steve Bannon has earned a top spot in the White House’s inner circle.
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FBI Awards Dataminr Contract for Twitter 'Firehose'
Twitter has said the service would not be available to members of the intelligence community.
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An Open Letter to the President-elect, From a Swamp Dweller
Before you set out to “drain the swamp,” Mr. Trump, you should know that most public servants are motivated by a deep desire to make the country a better, safer place.
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What's at Stake in Trump's Pick to Lead HUD
The President-elect’s next steps on federal housing policy will have a profound effect on rural America and the inner city alike.
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The Future of Evidence-Based Policy Hangs on the Trump-Ryan Relationship
Intra-party tensions within the GOP threaten recent progress.
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Caring for Veterans: A Privilege and a Duty
A physician who has spent 25 years working within VA hospitals reflects on what it has meant to him to serve those who have served our country.
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Donald Trump's Yuge Learning Curve
The president-elect will receive guidance from the man he once characterized as "the worst president in history."
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If Donald Trump Repeals Obamacare, It Could Cost the Government $41 Billion
Full repeal of the Affordable Care Act would result in at least 18 million Americans losing health care and could cost the federal government about $41 billion.
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How a Lack of Sleep Affects Your Brain – and Personality
Feeling tired? Not yourself? Here's what's happening inside your head.
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Transition Shakeout: Pence Takes the Helm
Less than three days after the election that shook the world, President elect Donald Trump shook up his own transition team.
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Veterans Remain Roughly One-Third of Federal Workforce
The government hired more vets in fiscal 2015 than in fiscal 2014, but the rate as a percentage of the whole stayed the same because it hired more people overall.
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