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FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2018 file photo, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks during the signing of an order withdrawing federal protections for countless waterways and wetlands, at EPA headquarters in Washington. Ernst says she turned down Donald Trump's request to run as his vice president in 2016 because of family concerns. Ernst made the claim in an affidavit in a divorce proceeding in October that was first reported by CityView, a Des Moines weekly newspaper. The filing was unsealed earlier this month after Ernst and her former husband of 25 years, Gail Ernst, settled their previously contentious divorce. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File) — Joni_Ernst_Divorce_71377

Federal Newscast

New bill would allow agencies to fire employees found guilty of sexual assault

In today's Federal Newscast, new legislation from Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) would give agencies the authority to fire employees and contractors convicted or credibly found to have committed sexual assault while in government.

IT Modernization

IRS to juggle IT modernization, taxpayer service overhaul with expected funding boost

Agency Oversight

GOP lawmakers, IRS watchdogs disagree on tax gap fix

Management

IRS looks to reverse 'bad decision-making' with updated management practices

Management

IRS chief: Even with bigger budget, tax agency won't solve all its problems overnight

Management

Taxpayer Advocate: IRS needs more FY18 funding to 'beef up' services, outreach and education for taxpayers

Management

Review of hiring authorities, correctable errors part of GAO's suggestions in reducing agency waste report

Leslie R. Caldwell, Kenneth Magidson, J. Russell George,

Management

Treasury, DOJ, DHS joining forces to fight phone scams

IRS

Management

Tougher security, more taxpayer transparency a 'delicate balance' at IRS

Searching For The Right Piece

Agency Oversight

IRS seeing improvements on conference price tags, reporting

FILE - In this April 13, 2014 file photo, the Internal Revenue Service Headquarters (IRS) building is seen in Washington. The IRS says thieves used an agency website to steal tax information from as many as 220,000 additional taxpayers. The agency first disclosed the breach in May. Monday’s revelation more than doubles the total number of potential victims, to 334,000. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Management

IG for tax administration: don't be a victim

Budget

Budget constraints set to fix IRS having opposite effect, experts say

Federal Acquisition, GSA

Congress

Post conference scandals, agencies struggle to find balance

All News

IRS struggling to tackle massive surge in identity theft

Technology

IRS urged to create IT skills inventory

Management

Federal agencies owe $14 million in unpaid taxes