Management
TRICARE Bid Protests Denied
The government’s watchdog found no reason to sustain challenges to a pair of lucrative Defense contracts to deliver military health care.
Management
Living in an Extreme Meritocracy Is Exhausting
A society that glorifies metrics leaves little room for human imperfections.
Pay & Benefits
Will the Election End Eight Years of the White House Championing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion?
Trump can do more than just influence employer attitudes. As president, he'll appoint the chair of the EEOC.
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Vermont City Wants to Be an Opioid 'Role Model'; Iowa Mayor's Solution for Local Minimum Wage Hikes
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Colorado's marijuana "gray market" dangerous?; Trump supporters harass Seattle council member; Florida panther's river crossing a good sign.
Nextgov
Cyber Threats as Severe as Terrorism Threats, NIST Official Says
NIST Systems Security Engineering guidance urges putting security in upfront and not relying on cyber hygiene.
Management
Trump Transition Reportedly Stalled by Paperwork Lapse
National security adviser Mike Rogers leaves team after just a few days.
Oversight
Trump Tries to Bend Republicans on Infrastructure
Whether the president-elect gets his way on money for roads and bridges will say a lot about who runs Washington in 2017.
Defense
How Special Operators Trained for Information Warfare Before the Mosul Fight
At a two-day exercise in April, U.S. troops practiced waging warfare on an invisible yet vital battlefield.
Oversight
Donald Trump Tried to Sweet-talk Theresa May By Telling Her She’ll Be Thatcher and He’ll Be Reagan
Except that Thatcher didn't have Nigel Farage competing for the president's attention.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Takes on Hate Crimes
The president-elect tells those committing violent acts to "stop it."
Management
Pay for Performance Could Be Coming to Federal Agencies
Vice president-elect Mike Pence was governor of a state with a strong commitment to rewarding good performance.
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McCrory Requests $1 Billion in Federal Aid for N.C. Hurricane Matthew Recovery
The October storm caused about $2 billion in damage in the state, according to initial estimates.
Pay & Benefits
Some Federal Retirees Will Have to Pay More Than Others For Medicare Part B Next Year
The lack of a robust Social Security COLA means some CSRS retirees will have to pay $8 more per month in 2017 in premiums.
Management
Path for Agency Funding Unclear as Congress Begins Lame-Duck Session
Republicans are discussing a short-term measure to give Trump administration more say.
Nextgov
Thousands of Government, Military Addresses in Adult Friend Finder Hookup Site Breach
It’s not clear how many of the addresses are genuine, the site that reported the breach says.
Management
The Trump Administration Starts to Take Shape
To the dismay of some Republicans and Democrats alike, Steve Bannon has earned a top spot in the White House’s inner circle.
Management
An Open Letter to the President-elect, From a Swamp Dweller
Before you set out to “drain the swamp,” Mr. Trump, you should know that most public servants are motivated by a deep desire to make the country a better, safer place.
Management
What's at Stake in Trump's Pick to Lead HUD
The President-elect’s next steps on federal housing policy will have a profound effect on rural America and the inner city alike.
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