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Foreign Service Veterans Aren't Alarmed by Trump’s Recall of Envoys
But the President-elect’s edict to remove all politically appointed ambassadors by Jan. 20 is unusual.
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Intel Community Watchdog Reports Steady Rise in Whistleblower Activity
Disclosures to Congress go up as internal training and outreach accelerate, report says.
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Nominate An Outstanding Federal Employee For An ‘Oscar’
Jan. 15 is the deadline to submit nominations for the 2017 Service to America awards.
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It’s a New Year—Have You Transformed Yourself Yet?
Three steps for lasting and meaningful change.
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Why Procurement Officials Shouldn't Fear Debriefings
Post-award meetings help unsuccessful companies learn how to perform better next time.
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To Keep Winning Federal Contracts, Small Businesses Say They Have to Spend More
Cost of doing business with government rose 15 percent in three years, survey shows.
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Government Needs Tech-Savvy Leaders to Succeed, Says Outgoing OMB Chief
In the 21st century, every agency’s mission rests heavily on officials with a “high tech IQ,” Shaun Donovan said in his White House exit memo.
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What Chief Innovation Officers Mean To Tech Contractors
It signals a willingness to invest in emerging technology.
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Under New Affirmative Action Rule, Agencies Must Hire More Disabled Workers
Agencies also must provide personal assistance services to employees who need them.
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Bonneville Power Administration Faulted for Lax Oversight of Contractors
Energy watchdog cites risk of private workers doing inherently governmental tasks.
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Obama: The Ocean President
Inspired by his childhood in Hawaii, he has protected more waters than any of his predecessors—even George W. Bush, who was no slouch.
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Memo to the President: Strengthening Partnerships with State and Local Governments
The federal government needs to establish a new paradigm that substitutes collaboration and cooperation for command and control.
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Trump Nominates Jay Clayton to Chair SEC, Where Morale Is Improving
GAO survey finds increased trust but cites weak internal communication.
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When America Last Had Two Presidents at One Time
In 1968, Richard Nixon torpedoed LBJ’s peace negotiations in Vietnam, newly revealed documents show—presaging today’s tension between President Obama and President-elect Trump.
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The Navy is Retraining Its Mine-hunting Dolphins to Help Save an Elusive, Endangered Species
There may be fewer than three dozen vaquita porpoises left in the wild.
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It's Time to Bury A-76—It Worked Once, But Its Day Is Past
An advocate of using competition to drive greater government efficiency explains why a decades-old outsourcing tool needs to die.
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Federal Employee Accountability Bill Is First Approved by House in New Congress
Chamber will take up other oversight measures this week.
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The Most Unforgivable Email Mistake If You Want a Response
With one keystroke, you could make a mistake that correlates to a 13% drop in email response rate.
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