Oversight
Trump's State of the Union Address May Sound Very Familiar
The president didn’t make much headway on many of the proposals he issued in his first address to Congress last year, so he’ll outline them again.
Management
Managing Yourself, 2018-Style
You cannot be successful in any phase of your life unless you understand yourself.
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What Does the Economic Forecast Look Like for U.S. Metro Areas?
Estimates presented to mayors last week show solid national GDP growth in the near term. But there are concerns about workforce participation, regional divides and immigration policy.
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FEC Will Take Up Online Political Ad Transparency
The Federal Election Commission may soon require online ads that urge viewers to vote for or against a specific candidate to include a disclaimer about where they originated.
Management
SWAMP Act Would Use Bidding Process to Push Agency HQs Outside DC
Lawmaker wants to ban new leases and construction for agencies in the nation's capital.
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New York Looks to Lead on Offshore Wind, Not Drilling
Meanwhile, Alaska’s congressional delegation has backed offshore drilling in some places but wants local consultation before finalizing a plan.
Management
Appointee Watch: HHS Secretary, Fed Chairman Confirmed
Trump announces nominees to Defense, HUD and OMB.
Management
Trump Team’s Evidence-Based Policy Efforts Lauded by Nonprofit Partner
OMB's guidance on foreign aid cited as model for agency implementation.
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FCC, Telecom Industry Slam Idea of Government-Built 5G Network
Despite the proposal’s claim of national security concerns, experts—including the administration’s picks on the FCC—came out aggressively against the idea.
Oversight
Surprise Poll Finding: Government Should Do More to Help People
The majority view in favor of bigger government is a shift from recent skepticism.
Oversight
Supreme Court Justices Face a Historic Choice Regarding Presidential Power
Court asked parties in case against President Trump's travel ban to brief the justices on a legal issue not considered originally.
Defense
Senator: The U.S. Military is Preparing for a War with North Korea That It Hopes Never to Fight
Most Americans are not aware of "just how close we are to war on the Korean peninsula," says Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill.
Management
Next Steps in Improving Government Performance
Agencies have greater access to data than ever before, yet front line managers are not leveraging this wealth of information to inform decisions.
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5 Tips to Stop Backslide of Women in Government Tech
Five female federal executives offer advice on how women can succeed in public sector IT despite a making up a smaller share of the workforce.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Recapping the (Short) Shutdown
Late-night hosts note that another shutdown could be coming in a few weeks.
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Is Trump Driving a Partisan Wedge Between Mayors?
The U.S. Conference of Mayors annual winter meeting in D.C. highlighted complicated political terrain city officials are trying to navigate.
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Coalitions in U.S. Cities Are Vital in Meeting Key Paris Agreement Goals
Collaboration between mayors and organizations will make or break emissions targets.
Management
Analysis: DeVos Speech Shows Contempt For The Agency She Heads
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos's anti-Washington rhetoric represents a radical departure from that of previous education secretaries.
Management
Intelligence Community Whistleblowers Are On Thin Ice
Protections are limited, as a recent case shows.
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