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Air Force to Delay A-10 Retirement

After trying to retire the battle-tested Warthog for the past two years, Air Force officials concede that the plane is key to the war on ISIS.

Management

The Professor Who Pioneered Praising Effort Says We’ve Missed the Point

It is well-known that telling a kid she is smart is wading into seriously dangerous territory.

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FirstNet Posts Multibillion RFP for Public Safety Broadband Network

The RFP was posted after more than a year of discussion with technology companies and public safety groups.

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A Neuroscientist Says There’s a Powerful Benefit to Exercise That is Rarely Discussed

The neurological benefits of exercise could have profound implications for how we live, learn and age as a society.

Management

Government on the Go

How agencies are helping citizens at the right time and place.

Management

Compensation for U.S. Iran Hostages Now Rests with Justice Department

Surprise language in omnibus spending bill requires appointment of a special master.

Management

Obama Asks for Political Reforms ‘To Reflect Our Better Selves’

President’s final State of the Union soft-pedals legislative specifics for long-term vision, calls for “rational, constructive debates.”

Management

Panel Approves Bill Making It Easier to Suspend and Fire Senior Execs

Committee also advances legislation extending the probationary period for new feds from one to two years.

Management

Criminal Justice Reform Could Stall Over This Dispute

A disagreement between a House Republican and the Obama administration creates a challenge.

Management

How the United States Government Underestimated the Extent of Income Inequality

Social Security is underfunded today because policymakers didn’t foresee just how rich today’s rich would be.

Management

Obama Sends a Message With His State of the Union Guest List

The president is bringing people to the event to recap the highlights of the past year, and to underline his priorities.

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Federal Employees Harassed in Oregon Standoff

Local sheriff says feds report being followed by militants, who also have rifled through government documents and knocked down a fence.