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Lesson One for Rick Perry: The Energy Department Doesn’t Produce Much Energy
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has experience with energy, but if he is confirmed, he should get ready to learn a lot about DoE's big jobs: nuclear security and basic science research.
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What Trump Foundation’s ‘Self-dealing’ Disclosure Means For a Conflicted President-elect
Given Trump's substantial conflicts of interest, the foundation's admission of self-dealing should sound a warning to both the president-elect and voters as he takes the oath of office.
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Another Reason to Exercise Every Day During the Holidays
Most of us know that exercise is good for you in the long run, but there's compelling evidence to show that it helps you right away. Here's why.
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Memo to the President: Performance and Results in Procurement
The government has remarkably little information about how well its procurement system is working.
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EPA Employees Didn't Intentionally Break the Law With Use of Instant Messages, Says Watchdog
But lawmakers part ways on need for improvement on recordkeeping.
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Trump is Now America’s Arms Deal Negotiator
His meetings and bombshell tweets with the heads of America’s two largest weapon makers show Trump will play a role in hammering out contracts.
Management
Trump’s Transition Team is Seeking Names of State Department Staffers Working on Gender-Equality Issues
The department had less than eight hours to turn over a list of names, programs, and funds allocated to gender-related programs.
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Memo to the President: Reforming the Federal Budget Process
A return to “regular order” is not enough.
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Trump’s 100-Day Plan For Federal Employees and Agencies
The president-elect has vowed to freeze hiring, eliminate wasteful programs, and overhaul certain agencies.
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Can Legal Activist Scott Pruitt Undo Clean Air and Water Protections as Head of EPA?
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has sued the federal government repeatedly. If he becomes head of EPA and tries to weaken environmental laws, opponents are likely to do the same to him."
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Obama to Agencies: Do A Better Job Helping Immigrants in the Military Navigate Government
President creates interagency working group to improve access to eligible benefits and assistance for new American service members, veterans and their families
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Will Trump Bring Back Outsourcing and A-76?
Unions and procurement specialists await clues on how the president-elect’s agenda for trimming agencies might affect contractors.
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Memo to the President: Getting the Most From the Federal Workforce
How to make sure employees are positioned to meet mission requirements.
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Now’s the Time to Lead With Grace and Compassion
There’s more divisiveness and fear in the atmosphere than many of us thought possible. Here's four tips for coping.
Management
Obama Just Made it Harder for Trump to Create a Muslim Registry
The government is dismantling a dormant program that was used to track people from Muslim-majority countries.
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When It Comes to Bosses Who Don't Listen, Every Country is the Same
If your boss isn't listening, don't blame it on culture.
Management
An Obscure Federal Requirement Threatens to Spoil Trump’s Plans as America’s Developer-in-chief
But few experts expect him to let the rule stand in his way.
Management
Memo to the President: Staffing Your Team
Policy expertise is crucial for many positions, but managerial experience is essential to others.
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