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How NSA Motivated Employees to Keep Secrets in the 50s and 60s
Recently released security posters show whimsy and cultural savvy.
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No, You Shouldn't Roast Marshmallows Over a Volcano Vent
The social media team at the U.S. Geological Survey has answers to your volcanology questions.
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A ‘Bureau’-cratic Debate Over an Agency’s Official Name
Mick Mulvaney says the CFPB is really the BCFP.
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Trump Derides Postal Service as 'Delivery Boy' in Tweet Knocking Amazon
Does the president know what USPS does?
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Poll: The 'Deep State' Scares the Heck Out of Most Americans
Only 13% were actually familiar with the term, though.
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Colbert Heads to D.C. to Fill Out Trump's Government
In a comedy bit, the comedian asks Max Stier about the vacancies and interviews regular Washingtonians for top-level positions.
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Seven Things Agencies Could Buy With Trump’s Donation to Treasury
The Trump Organization reportedly donated $151,000 to cover hotel profits from foreign visitors in a nod to ethics concerns.
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Former Cabinet Secretaries Decry Lack of Leadership
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and former Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell say political dysfunction is harming the country.
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Short-Lived Shutdown Sparks Confusion Across Federal Agencies
Many employees had to initiate an "orderly shutdown" despite a spending bill already clearing Congress.
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How Come FBI’s McCabe Gets to Take Leave Before Retiring?
Ordinarily, that’s a no-no for civilian federal employees.
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Critics Decry 'Propaganda' Posters in EPA Offices
Agency lists rolling back Obama-era efforts and helping businesses among its 2017 accomplishments.
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CDC To Brief the Public on Responding to a Nuclear Attack
The health agency said that such an event is unlikely, but “planning and preparation can lessen deaths and illnesses.”
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Homeland Security Brings Explosive Detection Training to D.C.-Area Police Dogs
Program is critical in the fight against terrorism because state and local police are the first responders to any potential threat, official notes.
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Public Service Reformers to Unions: Get On Board
Unions do plenty of good for their members, but too often they act as impediments to needed reform, experts say.
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Trump Continues to Insist He’ll Never Fill Some Top Government Jobs
“I’m the only one that matters” when it comes to policy decisions, president says.
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Trump to Cabinet: I’m Cutting Your Budgets, But Expect ‘Lots of Heart’
All departments must fight for spending reductions, president says.
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Report: Feds Are Getting Older and the Government Can't Hire Young People
An exhaustive study of the public service workforce shows the age is shifting significantly older.
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Hillary Clinton to Feds: ‘Stick It Out’ Under Trump and the Tide Will Turn
Former presidential nominee says federal employees could face friendlier climate after 2018 election.
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Best-Selling Author Takes on Trump’s Rocky Transition
Michael Lewis’s next project will look at the change in administrations.
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Did Ben Carson Violate a Federal Law at Trump’s Campaign Rally?
The HUD secretary was introduced with his official title, which could run afoul of the Hatch Act.
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