Pay & Benefits
Trump Proposes Civilian Pay Freeze for Second Consecutive Year
President's budget includes 3.1 percent increase for military personnel, but only targeted bonuses for select civilians.
Insights
All Systems Back Online
Government agencies today depend on reliable networks and systems that can power core services for the public. So what happens when these systems fail, and how can outages be avoided? Government Business Council's new issue brief takes a look.
Management
Why the $22 Trillion National Debt Does Not Matter – Here Is What You Should Worry About Instead
Although U.S. debt may be at eye-popping levels, an economist explains why it shouldn't keep you up at night." />
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Signs Some Books in Alabama
He didn't write the bibles, but he did autograph them.
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Government Needs An ‘Ethical Framework’ to Tackle Emerging Technology
At SXSW, a beacon of technology idealism, mayors discuss how to deal with the difficult problems that can come with new tech.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdogs Allowed Some Improper Access to Whistleblower Files
GAO finds progress on timeliness and quality of handling reprisal complaints.
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Talking Border Security with a Border-Town Mayor
Dee Margo is the mayor of El Paso, Texas, who's sparred publicly with President Donald Trump on border security.
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Counting Jobs in the Marijuana Industry
Private groups try to fill gaps in official employment data.
Pay & Benefits
Trump’s Border Wall Could Be Funded Partly With Leftover Military Pension Money
The Pentagon won’t confirm reports that it is considering reprogramming $1 billion in “leftover” funds in Defense Department pension accounts to apply toward the controversial wall.
Nextgov
Phone Scammers Are Impersonating the Social Security Administration, Too
The Federal Trade Commission warns that even if a call doesn’t seem like a scam, it probably is.
Oversight
Scholars Urge Lawmakers Investigating Trumpworld to Focus on Substance
Successful congressional investigations are well-planned, careful and committed to finding the truth, paper argues.
Management
Senate, White House Must Resolve Stalemate That Has Disabled Federal Employee Grievance Board
More than 2,000 work-related appeals have gone unanswered, undermining merit principles and agency performance.
Management
In Acquisition, Standing Still Is the Biggest Risk
Urgent mission needs demand innovative procurement tools; fortunately, agencies have options.
Oversight
The U.S. Government Might Charge For Satellite Data Again – Here’s Why That Would Be A Big Mistake
Since 2008, Landsat data has been free for the world to use, spurring new applications and scientific research. But that door could soon slam shut.
Nextgov
U.S. Marshals Want Help Disposing of Virtual Currencies
The service is gathering market research on vendors capable of storing and disposing of cryptocurrencies seized during investigations.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Paul Manafort Gets Sentenced
President Donald Trump's former campaign manager will be in prison for a while.
Management
Administration's Failure to Hire More Employees to Support Immigration System Meets Bipartisan Criticism
Customs and Border Protection and Justice Department face pressure from Congress to meet mandated hiring levels.
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Health Advocates Urge Rejection of Medicaid Work Mandates in Non-Expansion States
Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee and Alabama have all asked the Trump administration to allow them to implement work requirements.
Defense
ISIS Is ‘Waiting for the Right Time to Resurge’: CENTCOM Commander
Gen. Joseph Votel offered lawmakers warnings on Syria — and an upbeat message on Afghanistan.
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