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Malheur Feds Post an Open Letter to Occupiers
The message posted to Facebook by Malheur staff says the workers look forward to the "healing process."
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How One Group is Trying to Prevent Procrastination on Presidential Transition Planning
"Transitions are big, complicated and dangerous," said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, which is forming a resource center on the process.
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An Absurd Number of Jobs Around the World Are Going Unfilled
Supply and desire for jobs are growing more uneven.
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Secure Agency Facilities Depend on GSA Talking with Protective Service
GAO recommends clarification of updated roles.
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Big Trends in Federal Contracting for 2016
Cybersecurity, big data, industry consolidation and more.
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EPA Accused of Inaction as Michigan Water Crisis Loomed
Administrator McCarthy said agency "did its job" but regrets outcome.
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The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Obama’s Immigration Plans Live or Die
The Court agrees to rule on the legal status of 4.3 million immigrants, taking on a hot issue in the presidential race.
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Agencies Have More Wiggle Room to Spend on 3Rs in 2016
OPM lifts four-year spending limit on recruitment, relocation and retention incentives for certain mission-critical jobs.
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Your Weekly Perspective Check
Look at it this way, at least you're not working in the shock trauma room.
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Whistleblower Disclosures Skyrocketed Last Year, Driven by VA Employees
Small independent agency struggles to keep up with unprecedented workload.
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Budget Deficit Set to Rise Again, CBO Says
Projection comes after seven years of decline.
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Three Crucial Questions for Uncovering Unconscious Bias at Work
Diversity does not equal inclusion.
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Sanders and Clinton Go to the Mat
The two leading candidates battled over gun control and health care during the final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses.
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How Your Social Life Changes Your Microbiome
Every hug, handshake, and hip-check sends the tiny communities that live inside us back and forth.
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Why NOAA is Working on a Facebook for Endangered Whales
Marine biologists have crowdsourced a facial-recognition algorithm to help them identify the animals on the spot.
Pay & Benefits
After Nearly Four Years, Phased Retirement Hasn't Quite Taken Off
OPM says to date it’s received 31 applications from federal employees governmentwide.
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Obama Steers Climate Battle ‘Upstream’ With New Coal Policy
Restrictions on coal development highlight the growing fight over keeping fossil fuels in the ground.
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Agencies Need a Better Handle on Whether Vehicle Fleets Are Bloated
Watchdog counsels GSA to sharpen justifications.
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