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Wisconsin Democrats Mull Litigation After GOP Lame-Duck Session
As Republicans move to preserve their political power in Wisconsin, Michigan and North Carolina despite election losses, many anticipate legal challenges.
Oversight
HHS Quietly Deletes Guidance on Recruiting Latinos to Obamacare
Latest monitoring of CMS website changes comes after Trump cuts in "navigator" program.
Defense
Analysis: Would a $700 Billion Budget Really Sink the Pentagon?
Resistance is already forming to a proposed decrease in 2020 spending. It’s important to understand just what that decrease means.
Nextgov
Upcoming Bill Would Lock Down Agencies' Internet-Connected Devices
But agency chief information officers could make exceptions, according to the legislation.
Management
The White House Has No Plan for Confronting the Mueller Report
Nervous aides expect the president to lead the way, tweet up a storm—and, Rudy Giuliani promises, fight back.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Rudy Giuliani's Twitter Hack Confusion
A typo meant that the president's cybersecurity advisor was inadvertently linking to an anti-Trump site.
Management
Trump's Postal Task Force Report Receives Tepid Response From Key Players
Lawmakers hope that it will at least prompt legislative action on their favored reforms.
Route Fifty
Arsonist Attempts to Set Mayor’s SUV on Fire
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | State capitals in transition … Denver’s proposed e-scooter rule changes … and W.Va. first responder vaccinations.
Route Fifty
Pennsylvania’s Broadband Challenges Are Worse Than Thought
Researchers at Penn State University find stark differences between advertised speeds and actual connectivity.
Route Fifty
Marijuana Gets Attention as Possible Subway Funding Source
New York City's mass transit system has been facing financial stress and service problems. Could legalizing pot help?
Pay & Benefits
Budget Analysts: Bill Targeting Official Time Would Cost More than It Saves
Legislation from Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., seeks to cut the retirement benefits of some federal workers who use official time.
Tech
Watch SpaceX Bring Research, Mouse Food, And Some Unexpected Gas To The ISS
The mouse food is clean and the rocket is ready to fly.
Management
Why George W. Bush Gave Michelle Obama Candy During His Father’s Funeral
This sweet gesture has happened before.
Management
The Missing Piece in OMB’s Push for High-Value Government
The administration should seize the opportunity to catalyze high-value work at all levels of government.
Oversight
OMB Rejects Watchdog Criticisms of Anti-Fraud Guidance for Agencies
Senators bash White House office for mishandling interagency working group.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Want Better Answers from Amazon About Facial Matching Program
As law enforcement agencies experiment with the tech, lawmakers push for details about accuracy and privacy.
Pay & Benefits
New Locality Pay Areas Finalized, a Pay Raise Decision Delayed and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
Former Senior Justice Official Faulted for Sexual Assault, Harassment and Consensual Relations with Subordinate
Department opts not to pursue criminal prosecution of the now-retired official.
Defense
Lawmakers Probe Role of Special Operations in Great Power Competition
The two four-stars up to lead CENTCOM and SOCOM faced questions about how their commands will change under the National Defense Strategy.
Defense