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These 5 Major Fiscal Problems Await Louisiana's Next Governor
Bobby Jindal relied on short-term fixes that did nothing to address years of "unresolved structural deficits." Here are the budgetary challenges that await John Bel Edwards in Baton Rouge.
Management
Obama’s Favorite Song of the Year is Kendrick Lamar's 'How Much A Dollar Cost'
The president has a history of referencing rap music on the campaign trail and in the White House.
Insights
Cybersecurity in a Mobile Era
State and local governments are seeking flexible, real-time solutions that will balance the power of mobility with robust cybersecurity initiatives.
Management
Presidential Hopefuls Should Debate Government Management, Says Volcker
Ex-Fed chairman warns of crisis in trust on release of new report listing agency mishaps.
Nextgov
CIOs May Find a Secret Weapon in FITARA
One CIO threatened to cut off access for insecure users and put a freeze on IT spending.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Gives Feds Half-Day Off on Christmas Eve
Half day keeps with tradition when Christmas falls on a Friday.
Nextgov
Government Finishes Mailing Letters to Hack Victims -- But Still Can’t Track Down 1.5 Million of Them
The government has finished mailing 93 percent of the victims.
Oversight
USPS Looking for Ways to Sell Its $3.6B Brand to Boost Revenue
Inspector general thinks the trusted Postal Service can better leverage its name.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Signs Bill Pushing Back Shutdown Deadline 5 Days
The continuing resolution gives lawmakers some time to finalize omnibus spending bill.
Management
Diversity Actually Makes Us Smarter
A study suggests diversity can prompt people to think more critically.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Move to Protect Feds In Case of Shutdown
Virginia representatives prep legislation to ensure back pay for furloughed workers if government closes.
Management
Obama Nominates OMB Adviser as Deputy Management Director
Behind-the-scenes White House veteran Andrew Mayock brings Treasury and consulting experience.
Management
Obama's Coming Privacy Council Welcomed by Industry Leader
Budget director's call for professionalization of privacy officers called a turning point.
Management
The National Park Service Is Hiring for the Next Ansel Adams
Adams was technically a contractor for the agency.
Tech
NASA: Bright Spots on the Dwarf Planet Ceres Aren't Aliens
Nothing like it has been seen in the solar system before.
Defense
Meet the Military-Funded Artificial Intelligence that Learns as Fast as a Human
Today, it recognizes handwriting; tomorrow, it may vastly improve the military’s surveillance and targeting efforts.
Oversight
Play of the Day: That Eagle Thought Trump's Hair Was a Nest
Late-night TV has more on the confrontation between the real estate mogul and a bald eagle.
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