Management
White House Says Shutdown Still 'On the Table' as Congressional Negotiations Stall
Earlier progress appears halted with just days until funding expires.
Management
Restoring Health to a Civil Service on Life Support
The diagnosis may be easier than the cure, but there are steps federal employees can take to improve the outlook.
Defense
Trump To Feds: Prioritize Artificial Intelligence Work
A sweeping executive order to be signed Monday will push agencies to boost funding, improve training, and propose regulations for AI-related efforts.
Tech
A Space Nerd’s Reading of Ariana Grande’s ‘NASA’ Song
The singer says she’s a star. But what kind?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Mulvaney's Time in the President's Doghouse May Be Ending
The acting Chief of Staff is taking the heat from Trump, but will he leave?
Nextgov
Lawmakers Propose a Rotational Program for Federal Cyber Workers
They also introduced bills to bolster counterterrorism efforts, stop robocallers and keep ZTE in check.
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A New Call to Scrap Portland’s Unusual Form of Government
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Proposal would shutter Syracuse freeway … Palo Alto parking garage proposal scrutinized … and Massachusetts vaporizer tax.
Management
Are You Working With People or Through People?
When you don’t have total control, you have to have influence.
Route Fifty
U.S. Bicyclist Deaths Hit a High Mark Not Seen Since the 1990s
"Fatalities are at a 25-year high," says one expert.
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‘At-Risk’ Railroads Hit Safety Equipment Deadline, Officials Say
After delays, Association of American Railroads staff are confident the industry will implement positive train control where federally mandated no later than Dec. 31, 2020.
Oversight
Democrats Confident of Spending Deal, One Week from Shutdown Deadline
Bipartisan negotiations on border security are reportedly likely to fall far short of President Trump’s $5.6 billion wall request.
Defense
Pentagon Auditors Advised to Better Monitor Contractor Business Systems
GAO says department’s auditors lack tool for keeping examinations timely.
Nextgov
Amazon Proposes Facial Recognition Guidelines to Policymakers
The company called for “open, honest and earnest dialogue” instead of a ban.
Nextgov
NASA Picks New Vendor For Renamed $2.9B IT Services Contract
The ACES contract is now NEST, with Leidos taking over the space agency’s central end user IT services contract.
Pay & Benefits
Democrats Propose 3.6 Percent Raise for Feds in 2020
The proposal comes as lawmakers consider multiple plans to override a pay freeze imposed by President Trump this year.
Management
State Department Names Fox News and Navy Veteran to Counter Propaganda
Pompeo hails "vision" of long-rumored appointee Lea Gabrielle.
Management
How to Make Inclusivity More than Just an Office Buzzword
There are four things leaders need to keep in mind.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President's National Prayer Breakfast Experience
Donald Trump attended the annual gathering and made news.
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