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A big Defense cybersecurity requirement for contractors moves closer to reality

Not yet in effect, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program rule is now at the White House for review.

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Congress gets options on how to improve oversight of something nearly every agency does

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Meet one of the government’s most experienced rule-making and evaluation experts

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Yes, people, the House leadership failure also affects acquisition

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OMB seeks to ‘build trust’ in government services, speed up CX expert hiring across agencies

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Why federal contractors are poring over the new national cyber strategy

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Role of OIRA, compliance with 508 requirements highlight lawmakers’ focus on IT modernization in 2023

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Biden’s pick for OPM deputy director addresses concerns about federal hiring, retirement processing

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How agencies can be more agile in the rules-driven business of rule-making

A new study from the National Academy of Public Administration, offers ways the regulatory process can become more agile.

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OMB memo directs agencies to study federal customer experience barriers

The Biden administration is calling on agencies to take a closer look at the burden individuals go through when applying for federal services.

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(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)FILE- In this March 30, 2019, file photo the Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible as cherry blossom trees bloom on the West Lawn in Washington. On Wednesday, April 10, the Treasury Department releases federal budget data for March. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Questions on whether federal rulemaking takes in comments from everyone affected

Seeking comments from those affected, it’s a foundation stone of U.S. federal rulemaking. And regulated parties, companies, industries associations; they’re never shy about commenting. But what about those whom the rules are supposed to benefit? My next guest says the evidence shows that group is often silent and she’s got a prescription for widening participation in rulemaking

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