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White House Won't Veto Bill Making It Easier to Fire All VA Workers
But administration says it’s deeply concerned about several provisions in legislation the House will vote on this week.
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The Art of Changing Someone's Mind
A philosopher’s 350-year-old trick is now backed up by psychologists.
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How the Next Administration Can Improve Customer Experience
Past efforts have created strong momentum—it will be up to Clinton or Trump to keep it going.
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OPM Widens Team of Contractors for New Background Check Bureau
Incumbents CACI and Key Point joined by CSRA and Securitas.
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OPM Touts Upgrades to Federal Jobs Site
USAJOBS has had several makeovers in its 20 years.
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FOIA Litigation Is Rising, and the Cost Is Unclear
GAO finds iffy data on 112 cases in which plaintiff prevailed.
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A Small Investment in This Relationship Skill Will Pay Large Returns
If you treat every encounter like a transaction, you’ll miss a lot of opportunities.
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What Does It Take to Foster a Culture of Responsibility?
An inside look at why soldiers line up to take the blame.
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Commerce Trade Official Ordered Himself a $10K Carpet and VIP Suites
Inspector general finds 20 overseas trips reimbursed at luxury rates.
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CDC's Response to Zika: Fragmented and Uneven
Politics, not epidemiology or medicine, drives government responses to disease. Politicians are the ultimate decision-makers in public health, and they must respond to political forces.
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NASA is Launching a Mission to Visit an Asteroid and Maybe Save the World
OSIRIS-REx isn't the king of the dead, it's the king of snagging rocks from asteroids.
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Presidential Candidates Prove Fixing the VA is Much Easier Said Than Done
The first-ever live forum on vets’ issues illustrates just how complicated the department’s mission is.
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We Talk Tech, But We Really Need to Talk People
Nowhere are the opportunities and barriers greater than when it comes to the workforce.
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Truck Bound for U.S. Mint Overturns, Leaving Highway Paved With Pennies
The truck caught fire Thursday morning, blocking a Delaware interstate for hours.
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Another Species Threatened by Climate Change: Your Morning Cup of Coffee
The areas of the world suitable for growing coffee could shrink by half by 2050 if we don't keep global warming in check.
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Tip for Incoming Political Appointees: Don’t Ignore IGs
Report says the next presidential administration may need to be educated on the role and value of the watchdogs.
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Force Yourself to Think Differently By Asking This Question
Why not? It’s the first step in coming up with alternatives.
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Lawmakers Demand Action on VA Overhaul Without Laying Out Clear Path Forward
House leadership does not expect immediate votes on commission’s report.
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