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Management
Experts Praise New Acquisition Workforce Training Requirements
The “significant” provisions will align the public and private sectors, said one.
Oversight
Defense IG Will Review Recent $400 Million Border Wall Contract
Key House lawmaker asked for the review, citing possible improper influence by the Trump administration.
Workforce
Survey: Feds Are Concerned About Bills and Holiday Plans With Looming Shutdown
Respondents reported fears of paying bills and holiday plan disruptions.
Oversight
Federal Aviation Administration Will Reconsider Agency’s Oversight of Boeing
“I witnessed a factory in chaos,” a former Boeing facility manager told lawmakers.
Defense
Defense Policy Bill Establishes a Defense Civilian Training Corps
The corps will address “critical skills gaps” in the department’s workforce.
Workforce
Maryland Senator Says President is the 'Wild Card' in Spending Negotiations
While Democrats and Republicans negotiate on appropriations, it’s unclear how the president will react.
Management
Former Fed Chairman and Public Service Champion Paul Volcker Dies at 92
His career spanned five decades and seven presidents.
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Management
Senate Committee Considers Trump’s Deregulation Crusader for Top Regulatory Role
At the same time, one of the administration's key initiatives to cut red tape is being challenged in court.
Management
Pentagon 'Start-up' Opens Its First Satellite Office
The Defense Digital Service gathers top talent to work on technological projects.
Oversight
Key House Lawmaker Calls for Review of $400 Million Border Wall Contract
Federal officials had previously rejected Fisher Sand and Gravel's offerings, but President Trump is a fan of the company.
Oversight
IG Says It Is Helping Return As Much As $5.9 Billion to the Government
The anticipated recoveries of misspent health program dollars would be the result of the HHS watchdog's work in fiscal 2019.
Oversight
Senator Questions Spending on Sea Lion Grants, Shutdowns and More
Annual report identifies “wasteful” federal spending as well as solutions.
Workforce
Feds Are Unlikely to Get Christmas Eve Off This Year
Presidents do not typically grant extra vacation time when Christmas falls on a Wednesday.
Workforce
Federal Correctional Officer Suicides Sound Alarms at Bureau Of Prisons
Staffing levels are another major issue for the agency.
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Oversight
Intel and Defense IGs Reaffirm Commitment to Protecting Whistleblowers During 'Searing Time'
“Time will tell whether whistleblowers’ rights and protections will emerge from this period with the same legal, ethical, and moral strength they had previously,” one watchdog wrote.
Oversight
Maloney Takes On Oversight Committee Chairmanship at a Critical Time
“It’s an incredibly difficult time to forecast the role of oversight on Capitol Hill,” says one expert.
Oversight
Presidential Candidate Klobuchar Would Reform Election-Related Agencies
The Democratic senator and 2020 contender has been an election reform advocate in Congress and the few times the topic has come up during the primary debates.
Oversight
Senator Calls on State Dept. to Investigate Appointees’ Use of Personal Devices for Work
Impeachment hearing revelations highlight a larger security problem, Democrat says.
Oversight
Report: Trump Administration Has Made Significant Changes to LGBTQ Content on Federal Websites
Language, resources and content have been changed since January 2017.
Oversight