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Analysis: Obama Warned Trump—But He Didn’t Listen
The 44th president became a devotee of unilateral presidential actions—and then saw many moves quickly reversed once he left office.
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One Communication Superpower We Should All Strive to Cultivate
It would be convenient if the Vulcan mind-meld were a real thing, but it’s not.
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Inaugural Inductees Into Government Hall of Fame Unveiled
From Clara Barton to the Apollo 11 crew, these exemplary individuals have made historic contributions to American government.
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Trump Administration Proposes New Rule to Protect Religion-Based Federal Contractors
Critics of the Labor Department proposal say it will sanction discrimination.
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Who is Ken Cuccinelli?
President Trump’s biggest immigration hard-liner has become the consummate ideological ally.
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Court: Injunction Blocking Workforce Executive Orders Will Remain in Place
The Trump administration had urged judges to allow the orders targeting federal unions to be implemented immediately, rather than waiting for any union appeals.
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Former State Department Employee Pleads Guilty to Procurement Fraud
The official had a social relationship with a furniture manufacturing executive, with whom she shared confidential contract information.
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Fewer Health Troubles For Older Workers With The Right Job
When an older worker's cognitive abilities and the demands of the job don't suit each other, early retirement becomes more likely.
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Analysis: Trump’s DHS Aims to Scare Immigrants Away From Public Benefits
The Trump administration announced changes to the “public charge” rule that will prevent immigrants who access government services from staying in the U.S.
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The Opportunity Agencies Should Seize
Federal agencies are now required to produce learning agendas. Here’s how to make them useful.
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Decoding the Language of Behavioral Science for Government Officials
Before the techniques can be used to improve program outcomes, it’s helpful if we can agree on what the terminology actually means.
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The Case That Made an Ex-ICE Attorney Realize the Government Was Relying on False “Evidence” Against Migrants
Years after quitting her job as an attorney for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Laura Peña returned to the fight — defending migrants she’d once prosecuted. Then, a perplexing family separation case forced her to call upon everything she’d learned.
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First-Ever Winners of Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards Announced
Honorees are an all-star team of distinguished federal officials and industry partners.
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Play of the Day: Joe Biden Cares About Truth, Not Facts
The 2020 Democratic was in Iowa and garbled part of a speech.
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Why the 2020 Census Matters for Rural Americans
People living in rural and small town America have much at stake in the 2020 census. But census participation tends to be lower in rural areas.
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Barr Promises 'Accountability' for Federal Employees At Fault in Epstein's Death
Employee group says Attorney General William Barr is flouting due process.
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EPA Exceeded Trump’s Deregulatory Expectations
But the agency’s inspector general says officials shortchanged management controls and haven’t been transparent about decision making.
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Trump Administration Looks to Decertify Vocal Federal Employee Union
The Justice Department says immigration law judges operate as managers, an argument the Federal Labor Relations Authority rejected in 2000.
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Trump Called Baltimore 'Vermin Infested' While the Federal Government Fails to Clean Up Rodents in Subsidized Housing
Baltimore’s public housing is among the most dilapidated and dangerous in the country — nearly half of complexes failed inspection — and Trump just spent a week attacking the city on Twitter.
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