Oversight
Play of the Day: How The Red Hen Should Have Served Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Perhaps the server should have acted like the White House.
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Georgia Studying Takeover of World’s Busiest Airport
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Northern California wildfire emergency … child care center lead risk … trouble for Utah school funding bill … and Richmond’s big bus realignment.
Management
How Salmon and Pizza Figure Into White House’s Government Reorganization Plan
Past efforts against duplication have sparked turf-battles among Capitol Hill overseers.
Management
Immigration Judges Are 'Shocked and Disappointed' by Trump’s Disparagements
The president is misinformed or mistaken, union leader says.
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A Part of the U.S. Where Younger Counties Are on the Rise
Overall, the nation's median age has been getting older. New Census Bureau data shows which region is bucking that trend the most.
Nextgov
IRS’ Rush to Secure Exposed Taxpayer Data Left It Vulnerable Again
Personal information about more than 350,000 taxpayers was compromised in 2015. Three years later, it’s still not secure.
Management
How Setbacks Make Us Rethink Our Goals
Working towards a goal like losing weight or saving money? A setback could shift your mindset in ways that don't help.
Management
8 Key Proposals for Feds in Trump's Reorganization Plan
From privatizing agencies to relocating employees, civil servants have a lot to watch.
Nextgov
U.S. Customs Expects Face Scanning to Speed Up Security at Florida Airport
Using Homeland Security’s biometric program, one airport is increasing security while shortening lines.
Management
Homeland Security Warns of Increased Threats to Employees
A memo from department leadership offers safety tips after public outcries over immigration policy.
Management
Congress Sends Trump Bill to Widen Whistleblower Access to Courts
All Circuit Review Act draws praise from advocacy groups.
Management
Streamlined Grant Reporting May Be Coming Soon
Survey shows data standardization can boost efficiency, though cultural blocks remain.
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California Tries to Ditch the Daylight Saving Time Clock-Switch
A bill that would keep the state on Daylight Saving Time year-round awaits Gov. Jerry Brown's signature.
Management
Government’s Fast-Buying Service Takes Shape With First Customer
GSA plans a gradual rollout to test sales.
Management
Putting All Of Your Star Players On One Team Can Stifle Creativity
The best teams are not necessarily made up of all the best people.
Management
Under Mueller's Scrutiny, Trump Allies Cry FBI Entrapment
The president has handed his associates a new way to characterize any suspicious interactions they may have had during the election.
Management
The $36-a-Day Alternative To Jailing Immigrant Families Favored By Obama
It's not as effective as deporting people as other options though, so don't expect the Trump administration to use it.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The U.S. and Humpty Dumpty
In this version, the king's men mostly want to know if the wall is OK.
News
Prez to Press: Is Reorganizing Government ‘Extraordinarily Boring’?
Trump gives the media the opportunity to opt out of viewing a briefing on the administration’s plan to overhaul the bureaucracy.
Nextgov