Management
A New Approach to Developing the Whole Leader
Organizations could learn a lot from some of the nation's top healthcare clinics.
Nextgov
Next Agency to Host GSA Centers of Excellence Will Be Announced by October, Departing TTS Director Says
Outgoing Technology Transformation Service Director Joanne Collins Smee shares the strengths of her organization, what’s next for Agriculture’s Centers of Excellence and when the effort will jump to a new agency.
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Thousands of Miles of Internet Cables Could Be Underwater by 2033
Rising sea levels could threaten internet access for millions of people, according to a recent study.
Management
Inspectors General Face Uncertain and Opaque Funding, Senate Report Says
Democratic staffers find Trump budget planners sought cuts even at agencies gaining money in other areas.
Pay & Benefits
A Rollback of Military Financial Protections, a Per Diem Increase for Feds, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Treasury Deletes Potentially Unlawful Trump Retweet
One expert says there's no doubt the department crossed the line drawn by the Hatch Act: "It's a violation. Full stop."
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Verizon Names Indianapolis Its Final 5G Pilot City
Mayor Joe Hogsett welcomed the increased connectivity for residents, but just where it will occur hasn’t been made public.
Management
Lockheed Will Design Both of the U.S. Air Force’s Hypersonic Missiles
The latest contract could give the company lasting advantage over its competitors for some of the Pentagon’s top-priority weapons.
Defense
Defense Inspector General to Investigate Military’s Toxic Open Burning
The inquiry will evaluate whether the polluting practice is legal, and whether contractors have proper oversight.
Management
Analysis: Immigration Activists Fighting To Abolish ICE Have a Bigger Vision
It's more than just a slogan. For community organizers, "Abolish ICE" represents the first step to a world without immigrant detention or prisons.
Management
Being a Federal Employee, Simplified
Everyone, while deserving respect, must be oriented toward serving the American people.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Wants To Fire All The Dogs
Donald Trump compared his former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman to a canine.
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Report: Many Cities Are Not Equipped to Go It Alone in the Trump Era
Despite calls for local control, communities are only given a limited set of tools and are facing historic fiscal pressures. That could be a looming problem for many cities, according to a new report.
Management
Federal Scientists Feel Stymied by Censorship, Politicization, and Departures
Survey finds an “unfortunate and dangerous” atmosphere for science in key federal agencies.
Nextgov
DARPA Wants to Make Underground Maps on the Fly
The agency is challenging teams to build systems that chart caves, tunnels and underground urban infrastructure.
Management
Three-Quarters of Homeland Security's Employee Non-Disclosure Agreements Fail to Comply With Federal Law
DHS also struck 7,000 settlement agreements over the last four years, most of which were out of compliance.
Nextgov
USDA Wants One Hub to Connect Agency Leaders to Every Employee
The agency wants to pull disparate intranets together and allow two-way communications with employees.
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Las Vegas Wants to Find Problems With Its ‘Smart City’ Systems Faster
So the city is turning to software that may soon fix issues autonomously.
Management
EPA’s Bid for ‘Consistent and Transparent’ Rulemaking Draws Fire
Some scholars welcome review of cost-benefit analysis, but consumer groups see risks.
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