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Court tosses VA's expedited firing authority
A federal court invalidated part of a 2014 law that makes it easier to fire VA workers, and the agency wants a replacement from Congress.
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Wilson confirmed as Air Force secretary
The Senate confirmed Heather Wilson as the new secretary of the Air Force just days after the Trump administration's second nominee for Army secretary withdrew from consideration.
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Census director resigns amid 2020 prep
As the Census Bureau stares down a critical and jam-packed 2017 schedule, Director John Thompson announced his retirement, effective June 30.
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No honeymoon for Trump with feds
President Trump's low public approval ratings are reflected in his unpopularity among the federal workforce.
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Trump signs funding bill, deflecting budget fight to the fall
The federal government is funded through the end of fiscal year 2017, but big battles and a possible shutdown loom for the 2018 budget.
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OMB gets avalanche of government improvement suggestions
The White House call for suggestions from federal employees and the public has brought in over 60,000 submissions.
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With 2017 funding in place, September shutdown looms
Threats from the president and the administration suggest that a government shutdown could be in the offing at the close of fiscal year 2017.
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What’s next for agile acquisition?
As agencies ramp up their IT modernization efforts, increased acquisition training at the agency procurement level and support from the White House and legislative levels play a central role.
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New VA office to focus on whistleblowers, accountability
President Trump visited the VA's headquarters to sign an executive order setting up a new office inside the agency to target problem employees and protect whistleblowers.
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Price: Docs aren't 'data-entry clerks'
The nation's top health official wants to reduce the burden he says health IT regulation puts on practitioners.
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Senate bill would end shutdown politics
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) is looking to make shutdown showdowns on Capitol Hill a thing of the past.
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Bill would protect feds' pay in case of shutdown
A bipartisan effort is underway on Capitol Hill to protect federal employees' pay if a government shutdown does happen.
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Reorganization fever
The Trump administration's reorganization plan could be a catalyst for substantive change.
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McKinsey: A public sector rethink could save $3.5 trillion worldwide
Governments around the world stand to save $3.5 trillion annually within the next five years if they maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their spending.
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Trump transition the slowest in decades
The Trump administration is appointing Senate-confirmed positions, including those critical to national security, at a historically slow pace.
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Hiring freeze out, but wider job cuts on tap
While the White House announced an end to the 90-day hiring freeze, agencies will still be on a short leash -- and legacy IT systems are also in the president's sights.
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IG: Federal Reserve should standardize its continuous monitoring
The Federal Reserve System lacks guidance to ensure continuous monitoring and information uploading practices are consistent across its regional banks.
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Trump announces new pick for Army secretary
More than two months after his first candidate withdrew from consideration, President Trump has nominated a former Army physician for the post.
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Putting yourself in others’ shoes can help you too!
Steve Kelman suggests that organizational behavior research can have practical (and powerful) applications for federal managers.
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Senators seek GAO probe of hiring-freeze effects
Two senators are urging Congress's investigative arm to probe any adverse effects of President Trump's hiring freeze.
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