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Aneesh Chopra: Relying on Bid Protests Is ‘Absurd'
Bid protests in the federal government have increased 60 percent since fiscal 2008, but their success rate has declined.
Management
Everyone Fails, But Only the Wise Find Humility
Properly digested, failure can be a medicine against pretentiousness, arrogance and hubris.
Management
What’s Next for Michelle Obama?
The sky may be the limit for the popular first lady after she leaves the White House.
Management
The Pressure to Improve Service Is Only Going to Increase
No matter who wins the presidential election, citizens will demand more effective government.
Management
Campaigns Spending 50 Percent More to Send Ads Through USPS in 2016 Cycle
Postal Service outreach efforts paying dividends, still short of targets.
Management
The 'Quid Pro Quo' on Hillary Clinton's Emails
An FBI official alleged that a senior State Department official offered up a shady deal to protect the former secretary, prompting a fresh outcry from Republicans and denials from the Obama administration.
Management
Meet the Duo Responsible for a Smooth Presidential Transition
President Obama vowed to meet or exceed the effective hand off his team was given by the George W. Bush staff in 2008.
Management
FEMA Advised to Claw Back $25 Million from Town Struck By Tornado
Disaster aid to Louisville, Miss., not properly accounted for, IG says.
Management
Former NCIS Supervisor Gets Longest Sentence Yet in 'Fat Leonard' Bribery Case
Special agent who admits to regularly searching confidential databases for reports of investigations related to the scheme receives 12 years in prison.
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Democrats and Republicans Are Miles Apart on Yet Another Issue: Public Lands
Debates over federal lands, from the Malheur Refuge takeover to fossil fuel leases on public land, are back in the news. How do the two parties line up on public land policy?
Management
It Costs U.S. National Parks almost $1 Million a Year Each to Keep Looking Natural
Without intervention, our park system would be a complete mess.
Management
SBA Joins with LinkedIn to Boost Private Board Diversity
Library of Congress research highlights benefits of lending to minority firms.
Management
Psychology Suggests That Power Doesn’t Make People Bad— It Just Reveals Their True Natures
Power makes us feel free to be our authentic selves.
Management
Another Guilty Plea in Navy’s 'Fat Leonard' Bribery Case
Lieutenant commander accepted cash, hotel rooms and sex services in Singapore-based scheme.
Management
It's Time to Reform OMB, Experts Say
The White House Office of Management and Budget needs to pay more attention to management.
Management
You Can Make Your Email Feedback Sound Less Critical With One Word
Your messages will be more effective, and colleagues more receptive.
Management
The Justice Department's New Police Shooting Database
The gap in data has been an embarrassment for the federal government.
Management
Risk is Agencywide, But What About Risk Management?
Efforts to modernize federal operations have introduced risks at all organizational levels, from the C suite to the mailroom.
Management