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Do feds make too much money?
The Congressional Budget Office reported that federal employees are compensated more than their private sector counterparts, but watchdogs say challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled workers run deeper than pay.
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Thornberry introduces DOD acquisition reform bill
While the DOD is working through major acquisition reforms mandated by the 2017 NDAA, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is trying to streamline the way the DOD buys smaller goods and services and audits the process.
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Chaffetz to resign from Congress
The coveted House Oversight gavel is due to change hands, as chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) steps down to become a cable TV commentator.
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OMB chief: People are 'immune to the true costs of government'
To achieve a balanced budget without tax hikes would require a 12 to 13 percent cut in government spending, said OMB Director Mick Mulvaney.
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Senate bill makes it easier to post feedback to the government
A pair of senators wants to make it easier for agencies to get user feedback on their customer service.
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Government's unending saga of management reform
The problem with President Trump's management agenda is not its particulars -- it's that we've been talking about the same changes for decades.
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PSC's Wennergren headed to Deloitte
Longtime Defense executive to focus on federal IT modernization efforts.
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NSF CIO Amy Northcutt dies at 57
The longtime National Science Foundation executive was diagnosed with a brain tumor just nine days earlier.
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Heitkamp to offer workforce reform bill
Hiring flexibility and attracting younger workers are key goals in workforce legislation set to be introduced in the Senate.
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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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