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Worries Over Cyanotoxins in Tap Water of Oregon's Capital City
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Dallas looks to reform “generous” bulk trash rules … Tenn. vice mayor charged in food stamp conspiracy … and a Maine town warns of caterpillar hazard.
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Bill Would Prevent States from Messing with Encryption
The bill comes amid an encryption debate that pits national security against cybersecurity.
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Chemical Safety Board Chair Needs Broader Authority, IG Says
Troubled agency soon to lose leader is under scrutiny for low morale.
Pay & Benefits
Avoiding Tax Pitfalls
Be prepared so you don’t have an unwelcome surprise when you retire.
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Federal Housing and Transportation Spending Bill Moves to Senate
Programs key to local and state government would largely see either steady funding or spending increases.
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Appointee Watch: A Wave of State, Defense Nominations
Senate cancels August recess, blaming Democratic intransigence in confirmation process.
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Stress Testing Can Help Troubled State Public Pension Funds
A new analysis shows benefits of considering a range of factors and scenarios.
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DOD Must Comply with DHS Cybersecurity Directives Under Senate Bill
Homeland Security has issued numerous binding cybersecurity directives recently, including banning Kaspersky anti-virus and mandating email security.
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It’s Hard to Kill an Agency, But Renaming One Is a Different Matter
The Trump administration reportedly wants to change the name of the Health and Human Services Department. There’s precedent for that. Take our quiz and test your knowledge.
Management
Firefighters Can Teach Us How To Make Good Decisions Under Pressure
When you experience stressful events, whether personal (waiting for a medical diagnosis) or public (political turmoil), a physiological change is triggered that can cause you to take in any sort of warning and become fixated on what might go wrong.
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How Trump’s Pardons Compare To Past Presidents’, Charted
Back to the days of notorious pardoner-in-chief Gerald Ford.
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Play of the Day: The First Lady Is Back In Public
Melania Trump attended a FEMA meeting with her husband.
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Federal Immigration Reform Could Boost Boston’s Economy
The city faces a potential labor shortage in key industries it’s typically filled with immigrants.
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Missouri Audit Flags Suspicious SNAP Benefit Use by Deceased, Out-of-State Recipients
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | San Francisco’s unresolved mayoral race … N.C. governor vetoes budget plan … and a mysterious Indiana jailhouse substance.
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Reorganizing Welfare Programs Is a Very Big Deal
And potentially a very good idea—it’s tough for eligible families to navigate the complex system that sprawls across multiple departments.
Management
Report: Agency Reorganization Plans Include Massive Shake-up at HHS, Agriculture
The long-awaited release of agency proposals has been delayed until late June.
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Administration Official: Don’t Forget We Also Want to Reward Good Feds
Agency officials say they won’t let executive order undermine longstanding agreements with unions.
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Grassley Delays Nominee for Top Counterintelligence Post
The senator tied Evanina’s confirmation to the release of documents related to the Russia investigation and the firing of the whistleblower ombudsman.
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House Homeland Votes Against Demanding ZTE Threat Report
Homeland Security is already sharing information about threats posed by the Chinese telecom, Chairman Michael McCaul argued.
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