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The TSP, Sustainability and the Mutual Fund Window
Last month the TSP opened its mutual fund window to more options, leaving many organizations – like US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment – pleased with the announcement. Nothin
The Defense Department Will Continue Reproductive Health Procedures
Last month, the Defense Department announced in a memo that the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision kicking abortion law back to the state “does not prohibit the department from continuing to perform cover
The Supreme Court Is Limiting the Regulatory State
Last month, the United States Supreme Court severely restricted the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate greenhouse gasses, while also potentially setting a precedent that could sever
The Postal Service Will Continue to Deliver Abortion Meds by Mail
The Supreme Court struck down the Roe v. Wade decision late last month, taking away the national right to an abortion. However, Senior Correspondent Eric Katz covers the Postal Service. He joined the
The Connection Between Mindfulness and Leadership
Leadership, particularly in the public sector, requires a slate of skills. Decision making, communication and many other strengths are key to managing people and mission. Underlying so many of these s
Government Has a Recent History of Big Successes
The United States has found itself facing many challenges in the decades since the turn of the century. From terrorism to a pandemics to climate change, the federal government’s work is and has been c
The TSP Service Transition is Not Going Well
The Thrift Savings Plan recently transitioned to a new recordkeeper, partially with the goal of giving investors a set of new web-based services. The transition, however, has been rougher than TSP off
Using The Citizen Experience to Increase Trust in Government
As part of its Management Agenda, the Biden administration has identified government customer service as a point of emphasis. The administration’s Management Agenda Vision document outlines how workfo
LGBTQ+ Workers and Discrimination
For decades, June has marked Pride Month for LGBTQ+ communities across the U.S. Cities mark the month with parades and festivals, while other businesses often participate with various messages of so
The Federal Government Role in Student Loan Servicing… And How It Can Be Fixed
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is estimated to be worth trillions of dollars. College debt affects millions of borrowers. And according to the Federal Reserve, the average student loan debt per b