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Congress to Feds: You're On the Hook for Spending Transparency
The DATA Act won’t live up to its potential if the executive branch doesn't live up to its responsibilities, lawmakers say.
Management
OSC Hits Feds on Both Sides of the Aisle With Hatch Act Violations
FEC attorney resigns after partisan Tweets, and Air Force civilian is suspended for mass emails.
Management
Why Men Don’t Stand Up for Their Female Colleagues
The traditional explanation is sexism, but even those who genuinely want to see more equality sometimes fail to speak out.
Management
Ted Cruz: John Kerry Should Resign Over Israel 'Apartheid' Comment
The Texas Republican is upset with comments the secretary of State made at a closed-door meeting.
Management
Improving Training at Your Agency Just Got A Lot Easier
OPM and GSA team up to consolidate acquisition burden for agencies seeking human capital services.
Defense
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Affect the Defense Budget?
GOP lawmaker says a Pentagon budget hike is needed, Democrat calls for a broader review of spending priorities.
Management
EPA Chief Returns Fire in War Over Science
McCarthy goes after 'small but vocal group of critics' looking to 'cloud the science with uncertainty.'
Management
When Is ‘Good Enough’ Good Enough?
In the real world there’s not enough time, or resources, to do everything 100 percent.
Management
The Mind Does Not Belong in a Cubicle
Our brains evolved to work most efficiently in natural environments.
Management
Know How to Use the Power Tools of Change
Delegations of authority are the key to driving agencywide initiatives.
Management
Park Service Designates Site of a 1950s Plane Crash as a Landmark You Will Never See
Move raises broader questions about the purpose of preservation, and the balance between conceptual and physical efforts to save something.
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Lawmakers Want Pentagon to Clarify Cloud Security Standards
Bill would ease the way for vendors to sell services to the Defense Department.
Management
How Exactly Will Agencies Erase Bias Against Unemployed Job Applicants?
OPM wants reports by the end of the month.
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GSA Wants Contractors to Sign on the Digital Line
The General Services Administration plans to award an agencywide digital signature contract in 2015.
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Coming Soon: Pentagon’s Multi-Billion Dollar Health Records Contract
Project could change the future of U.S. health care.
Management
Former DHS Watchdog Who Got Too Cozy With Managers Is Put on Leave
Yearlong probe finds Charles Edwards violated principle of IG independence.
Management
4 Ways to Get Your Ideas Implemented
How to get others on board, especially if you lack the authority.
Management
Federal Report: Regulatory Confusion Contributed to Texas Chemical Disaster
U.S. Chemical Safety Board releases preliminary findings from investigation.
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The Cost of Better Data on Bundled Federal Contracts? $1 Million.
The value of accurate reporting? Priceless.
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