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TSA Wants to Expand Use of 3D Luggage Scanning Machines
Keep your liquids in your luggage with this new scanner.
Management
Defense Management Chief Reportedly On His Way Out Over Performance Problems
John Gibson was working on reductions in headquarters overhead and largest-ever financial audit.
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Senate Committee Approves Top White House Tech Advisor
Office of Science and Technology Policy hasn't had a permanent leader since the last administration.
Oversight
There Is No Historical Precedent for the Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed Against Trump
Presidents have faced questions about their ability to serve, but not such extensive and public indictments by sitting members of their own administrations.
Defense
The Navy Is Hacking Wetsuits for Arctic Warfare
A new wetsuit treatment could allow troops to operate in frigid water for far longer.
Management
Who In Government Is Asking ‘What Works?’
There is no single individual at agencies who is tasked with speaking up when what we’re doing isn’t working.
Management
How the U.S. Can Effectively Share Threat Information With Other Nations
A new report draws lessons from U.S. and European experts on how best to build trust and effectiveness in exchanging insight across borders.
Management
Federal Union Accuses VA Official of Illegal Taping of Deliberations
Labor and management had been negotiating over a provision that bars the recording of bargaining discussions.
Route Fifty
What to Include in a National Framework for Self-Driving Vehicles
State and local officials had some ideas for Congress at a Wednesday hearing on Capitol Hill.
Management
The Number of Top Career Execs Leaving Government Nearly Doubled in Trump's First Year
HUD and Education saw the highest turnover rates.
Management
How to Learn Absolutely Anything, According to a World Expert
Plus tips for overcoming procrastination and building your memory.
Defense
Homeland Security Chief Previews Toughened 'Resiliency Agenda'
Trump administration declares end to “days of cyber surrender.”
Pay & Benefits
A Pay Freeze in Doubt, and Back Pay for Fired VA Employees
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Route Fifty
Despite Economy, Working Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet
A recent report from the Urban Institute examined families' ability to pay for basic needs.
Defense
Defense Secretary Mattis Denies Comparing Trump to 'a Fifth- or Sixth-Grader'
Defense chief says the statements attributed to him in Bob Woodward's new book are fictitious.
Management
Three Communication Styles That Can Derail Your Career
How not to be your own worst enemy.
Defense
Marines Move to Tackle Racial Extremists in the Corps
An updated order emphasizes that participating in white supremacist groups is prohibited and calls on service members to report those who violate the policy.
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House Passes Bill Expanding DHS’ Power to Block Risky Contractors from Government Networks
The move comes after Congress took action in the past year to boot the Russian anti-virus maker Kaspersky Lab and the Chinese telecom firms Huawei and ZTE from federal networks.
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FCC Prepares to Push Forward With Streamlining 5G Deployment
“My guess is they just ran out of time and patience for the process to play out,” said one local government advocate.
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