Management
Federal Managers Groups Largely Support Trump OPM Pick
Union representative is a lot more wary of Nesterczuk, who helped design a failed performance-based pay system at Defense.
Management
The Known Unknowns of the Russia Investigation
Top Russian officials reportedly discussed reaching out to Trump campaign adviser Michael Flynn last summer as part of Moscow’s interference campaign. Did they follow through?
Management
Boeing Protests Air Force’s Jamming-Plane Decision, Alleging Conflict of Interest
Company officials say the decision to let L3 pick the aircraft means a choice has already been made.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Donald Meets the Pope
President Donald Trump visited the Vatican Wednesday for an interesting meeting.
Route Fifty
CBO: 23 Million Americans Left Uninsured by House-passed AHCA
The impact of the two waivers that change essential health benefits and coverage for pre-existing conditions hasn’t been studied until now.
Nextgov
Safe From WannaCry? Thank the Government.
DHS secretary describes an active government campaign to limit the virus’ spread.
Management
11 Major Agency Reforms in Trump’s Budget
Some proposals could see the light of day, even if the overall budget is DOA.
Nextgov
DHS: Biometrics Could Cut the Over 700K Visa Overstays
About 1.47 percent of foreign travelers with visas overstayed their expected departure.
Management
State Department Student Interns Battle a Frustrating Security Clearance Process
Some applicants wait months for even an interim clearance.
Insights
Flash Poll Series: Workforce Cybersecurity
In this flash poll series, GBC evaluates cybersecurity confidence among federal, state, and local government employees.
Oversight
Senators Seek Census Explanation for Dropping LGBT Category
Lame-duck director is asked whether Justice Department intervened.
Management
A Science-Backed Trick to Reduce Fear And Anxiety Takes Just 30 Seconds and a Pen
Relief may be just a word away.
Defense
'It Is Irritating': The U.K.'s Anger Over U.S. Intelligence Leaks
The British home secretary says she has “been very clear with our friends” about the release of information related to the Manchester attack.
Management
What Does Trump's Budget Mean for the Environment?
His proposal would gut federal enforcement and effectively halt many Superfund cleanups.
Route Fifty
Why California’s Wet Winter May Make the Wildfire Danger Worse
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Georgia cuts 7,251 people from food stamps; Iowa’s new governor; and N.D. Republicans decry Trump’s rural cuts.
Pay & Benefits
Proposed Compensation Cuts, Guaranteed Uber Reimbursement and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
White House Asks Justice for Ruling on Disclosing Ethics Waivers
Battle continues over whether the Trump administration must list exemptions given to former lobbyists.
Nextgov
There Is a Place for USDS, 18F in Trump Administration
U.S. Digital Service would receive $19 million, while 18F would get $21 million.
Management
Psychology Shows It’s a Big Mistake To Base Our Self-Worth on Our Professional Achievements
Most of us have dreams that won’t come true. The question is – how do we respond to that disappointment?
Defense