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Cook County Homeland Security Director Discusses the ‘Bedrock’ of Planning
This week, Michael Masters addressed the City Club of Chicago about emergency response and preparedness.
News
Amazing True Stories of the Bureaucracy!
For one night a year, government’s unsung heroes take center stage.
Defense
President Obama Praises Syria Coalition and Warns Extremists 'Plotting' Against America
The president made a brief statement on Monday night's strikes against ISIS and the Khorasan Group in Syria.
Management
How I Lead: Addressing the Root Cause of Problems, Not Just the Symptoms
A conversation with Laura Herrin, a manager at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Management
Can Rand Paul's Brand Play in San Francisco?
The Kentucky Republican and likely presidential candidate "is in the process" of opening an office in the Bay Area.
Tech
Report: The Federal Consumer Watchdog Has Data on Up to 600 Million Credit-Card Accounts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is designed as a hedge against abusive business practices, but its bulk information collection is under fire.
Management
Obama Is Pushing Climate-Change Resilience, but He's Not Promising New Carbon Cuts
In a speech Tuesday, the president will announce that the U.S. will make international aid resilient to global warming.
Management
Mental Routines for the Mindful Road Warrior
How to stay clear and focused on business travel.
Management
When Humans Lose Control of Government
A decades-long obsession with writing excessively detailed laws has made it impossible for real people to get anything done.
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Local Government’s Big Text-Message Quandary
It’s difficult for public officials to meet open-record rules when their personal cellphone is involved.
Management
Is the White House Door Locked Yet?
After a man gained entry with a knife, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said the front door to the White House will be locked when not in use.
Management
IRS Still Struggles With Identify Theft
False tax returns said to drain $5.2 billion from the Treasury.
Management
Will the New Manager Be a Bully Too?
How to hire and set leadership expectations for supervisors.
Management
How Soon We Forget the Veteran Who Attacked the White House
The story behind Friday's intrusion: a VA system failing millions like Omar J. Gonzalez.
Defense
Pentagon Warns of Losing Its Tech Edge
The latest version of the Better Buying Power initiative aims to improve acquisition, but contractors say it’s too limited.
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Des Moines City Government Is Losing 113 Years of Institutional Knowledge
But local officials have filled one key City Hall vacancy.
Management
Federal Employees Honored For Saving and Improving Lives
Winners' achievements range from promoting the use of a global vaccine to save children from deadly disease to helping paralyzed vets.
Management
The Complete Guide to Flexible Work That Doesn’t Kill Your Career
Managers tend to think that using a flexible schedule to be more productive is good.
Management
Hollywood's Health Experts
A CDC-funded organization has advised TV shows from Grey's Anatomy to Law & Order on how to write plots that deal with medical and health-insurance issues.
Management