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Understatement: Congress doesn’t function properly

Survey of congressional staff shows worrisome trends in how the crucial staff feels about their jobs, their working conditions, and the behavior of Members.

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Here’s a three-step program for beleaguered feds

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The curse of the OPM director

Whomever is correct, all sides seem to agree Office of Personnel Management Director Jeff Pon’s departure and replacement with Margaret Weichert was abrupt.

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Are today’s college students prepared to fill the federal talent pipeline?

The Volcker Alliance is leading a series of discussions with colleges and universities across the country to develop best practices for preparing and recruiting…

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It’s OK to take the long way

On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Vicky Niblett, deputy assistant commissioner within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service. In this role, she provides management and oversight of the Integrated Award Environment (IAE).

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