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Report: Obstacles for Women in Local Government Leadership Remain After 30 Years
ELGL co-founder: “I want elected officials to worry about this topic as much as I do. I want a nationwide conversation with anyone who works in local government.”
Management
Conservative Agenda Push Begins With Immigration
The right's wish list includes confrontations with Obama on border policies, health care.
Management
Joni Ernst Is Delivering the GOP Response to the State of the Union
This is the second year in a row that Republicans have picked a woman to give their rebuttal.
Management
SEC Chair's Conflict of Interest Waiver Draws Scrutiny
Nonprofit POGO says Ethics Office’s decision perpetuates “revolving door.”
Management
Empowering a New Wave of Government Innovation
Lessons from the digital age of community, creativity and collaboration.
Management
GSA Chief Tangherlini to Step Down in February
Agenda included stabilizing agency rocked by conference spending scandal.
Management
Climate Change May Cost Much More Than The Federal Government Says
Rising global temperatures will burn a hole in American pockets.
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Where The Affordable Care Act Is Still Struggling
Some states haven’t recovered from low enrollment in the law’s first year.
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Should Cities Have a Different Minimum Wage Than Their State?
Debates over wage-requirements are common at the federal and state level, but now more municipalities are joining the conversation in an attempt to address variations in the cost of living.
Management
Obama's Two Minds on Natural Gas
The White House celebrates the natural-gas boom, so why is it hitting industry with new regulations?
Management
One Way to Tackle Job Interview Jitters
Don't let your negative inner monologue take over.
Management
Secret Service Removes Top Executives
How did the once-respected agency fall so far? And can new leaders turn it around?
Oversight
Obama Threatens Veto of GOP’s First Attempt to Rein in ‘Bureaucrats’
White House says House-backed bill restricting regulatory authority would actually increase red tape.
Management
Obama’s Cybersecurity Plan, Explained
Despite claims, could the White House initiative have stopped the Sony hack?
Management
Managing in the Era of ‘New Power’
Unlike the 'old power' model, the goal is to channel it, not hoard it.
Management
IRS Hits Filing Season Feeling Stretched Beyond Capacity
Officials reiterate that budget cuts could result in two-day agency shutdown and will harm customer service.
Management
Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Veterans Hospital Accused of Distributing Pain Medication 'Like Candy'
A recent report said some veterans call a Wisconsin hospital "Candy Land" because of how much medication its doctors distribute to treat pain.
Management
VA Boosts Security After Texas Shooting
Department procures 16 more contract guards for El Paso facility after gunman kills doctor and himself.
Management
Enhancing the Citizen Journey Is a Government Imperative
Customers expect online, real-time service.
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