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Spending Millions to Stop the Spread of a Destructive Insect Invader
Southeastern Pennsylvania is ground zero for an invasive species outbreak that’s threatening trees and crops. Can it be contained?
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How California Is Improving Cyber Threat Information Sharing
The state wants to add every city and county government to its automated threat feed program in the next three to four years.
Management
Hundreds of USDA Employees Face a Decision to Relocate or Take a Buyout
Skeptics question whether relocations are an attempt to undermine science.
Management
HHS Managers Said to Have Bargained in 'Bad Faith' Over Union Contract That Strips Telework
Department official says HHS supports telework, but not as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
Nextgov
The Government’s Paperwork Problem is Undermining Public Trust
An audit suggests agencies are doing a poor job of assessing the burden their information requests place on the public.
Nextgov
How Artificial Intelligence Could Keep Army Transports Ready for Action
A yearlong pilot program will see if AI can predict when components on Bradley Fighting Vehicles will break.
Defense
Trump’s Secret War on Terror
Drone strikes continue and spread—away from public scrutiny or congressional oversight.
Nextgov
Federal Insider Threat Programs Prevent Multiple Suicides Each Year
Experts said suicide prevention has been an unintended byproduct of insider threat programs.
Defense
NSA Director: The Agency 'Sells Itself' to Potential Recruits
Nakasone tells industry group of 92 percent retention rate, need for diversity.
Management
10 Essential Behaviors for Emerging Leaders
Real power is measured by the ability to affect choices and changes.
Nextgov
Changes Coming to GSA’s Breach, Identity Protection Offerings
Interested parties have until the end of the month to chime in on changes to the Data Breach and Identity Protection Services special item number.
Management
Appointee Watch: Border Patrol Chief Named as Record Vacancies Continue
Key nominations announced at Veterans Affairs, State Department.
Oversight
IRS Employee Admits to Criminal Identity Theft
Call center staffer used taxpayer Social Security numbers to file fraudulent returns.
News
Can Feds Counter-Protest the White Supremacists in D.C. Without Violating the Hatch Act?
Believe it or not, OSC has provided guidance on whether or not feds can rally against white supremacists.
Management
Why Philadelphia Is on the Federal Government’s Shaming List
“To be quite honest it kind of feels like they’re a bit obsessed with the city,” an immigrants’ rights activist said of the Department of Justice.
Defense
Pence Makes Hard Sell For Trump's Space Force by 2020
The administration wants a new military service branch, but space mission's future in the Pentagon and Congress is far from certain.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Designing The Space Force Logo
The Trump 2020 campaign had six suggestions, but late-night hosts have some more.
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Pennsylvania Governor's Views on Recreational Marijuana Diverge From His Allies
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Dallas City Council member indicted … pipe dream for new Ala. interstate … and a frustrated city manager leaves job due to armchair quarterbacks.
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Conservative Group Suggests More Requirements for Public Sector Unions
Several states have passed laws requiring public sector unions to "recertify" their membership ahead of collective bargaining, which proponents say is "about democracy." Critics counter it is an onerous burden for unions.
Oversight