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New Voter ID Rules, Other Election Changes May Flummox Voters
Voters will head to the polls in November after a wave of laws and litigation in several states made it tougher to vote than it was four years ago.
Management
TSA Whistleblower Goes to Bat Against Top Boss for Alleged Retaliation
Robert MacLean says Neffenger broke law in assigning him to empty office.
Pay & Benefits
Time Off to Vote, a Meager Cost-of-Living Bump and Free Flu Shots
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Can We Hope for Better Intergovernmental Relations?
It’s one key to solving national problems, say federalism experts.
Defense
Election Could Have a Major Impact on DHS Agencies
A new analysis shows how Clinton and Trump might reshape the direction of Homeland Security.
Management
Three Leadership Rules for the Shark Cage
Even if your team doesn’t face physical danger, things can get pretty rough out there.
Management
Top Recruiter: There’s One Good Way to Answer That Question About Your Biggest Weakness
It's a terrible interview question, but it's one you need to be ready to answer.
Defense
The U.S. Relief Mission to Haiti Is Also a Signal to America’s Neighbors, and Russia
The leader of U.S. Southern Command hopes helpful actions speak louder than Moscow’s words.
Oversight
Play of the Day: WikiLeaks Releases More Information From Mind of the Clinton Campaign
The long list of potential veep picks has some odd names on it.
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Is This Vermont City's Refugee Resettlement Plan Sustainable?
Part 2: Resettling 100 refugees could be complicated if there isn't adequate affordable housing or employment. “There are so many unanswered questions,” according to Alderwoman Sharon Davis.
News
Trump Takes a Page from Bill Clinton on Making Feds More Ethical
GOP nominee's plan would revive five-year Clinton-era ban on all executive branch officials lobbying the government after they leave service.
Nextgov
What IARPA Knows About Your Canceled Dinner Reservation
It could predict impending disease outbreaks.
Nextgov
NSA Defense Chief Imagines a Cyber Response Without Borders
NSA official Curtis Dukes offered Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre as a model.
Oversight
Agencies Found to Be Ignoring IGs to the Tune of $87 Billion
Some question Republicans' assertion that unimplemented recommendations are so costly.
Defense
Should Sailors Be Able to Reprogram Their Ship?
The U.S. Navy’s newest destroyer is automated to an unprecedented degree. Should the crew be allowed to harness it with code?
Oversight
These CEOs Made John Podesta’s Purported List of Potential Running Mates for Hillary Clinton
Tim Cook, Mary Barra, and Muhtar Kent were among those who made the first cut.
Defense
Why the U.S. Military Still Flies Cold War-Era Planes
The U-2 shows how old technologies die hard.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirees to Receive a 0.3 Percent Cost-of-Living Bump in 2017
Advocacy groups attack the small increase as insufficient, ask Congress to address large Medicare Part B premium jump facing those in CSRS.
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