WASHINGTON -- The White House is urging technology giants including Amazon.com, Google, Microsoft and IBM to make it easier for their workers to leave behind their big paychecks and snazzy office perks and do brief tours of duty in government. For the Trump administration, the hope is that private companies might encourage employees to take leaves of absence to help modernize state and federal agencies -- bringing a Silicon Valley sensibility to challenges like improving veterans' health care and combating cybersecurity threats. "The country benefits when patriotic citizens with technical expertise choose to serve at the federal, state or local level," said Christopher Liddell, deputy chief of staff for policy coordination.Attracting new tech talent always has been tricky for the federal government, given the slow process of hiring, the sensitive nature of background checks and security clearances, and the reality that public service pays far less than companies such as Google. But … [Read more...] about The White House is wooing tech workers to do tours of duty in government
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White House wooing tech workers to do ‘tours of duty’ in government
By The Washington Post | | PUBLISHED: October 22, 2018 at 3:12 pm | UPDATED: October 22, 2018 at 3:31 pm By Tony Romm, The Washington Post The White House plans to convene technology giants including Amazon.com, Google, Microsoft and IBM on Monday and urge them to make it easier for their workers to leave behind their big paychecks and snazzy office perks and do brief tours of duty in government. For the Trump administration, the hope is private companies might encourage employees to take leaves of absence to help modernize state and federal agencies – bringing a Silicon Valley sensibility to challenges like improving veterans’ health care and combating cybersecurity threats. “The country benefits when patriotic citizens with technical expertise choose to serve at the federal, state or local level,” said Christopher Liddell, deputy chief of staff for policy coordination. Attracting new tech talent always has been tricky for the federal government, given the … [Read more...] about White House wooing tech workers to do ‘tours of duty’ in government
Riverstone, Imperial Showcase Best ‘Addressed’ Homes
Staff report Published 12:33 pm CDT, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Riverstone and Imperial — two Fort Bend County master-planned communities — are joining forces for the Best Addressed Home Tour this October. During the tour, visitors to community model homes can enter to win a $1,000 gift card to either Nordstrom or Crate & Barrel. less Riverstone and Imperial — two Fort Bend County master-planned communities — are joining forces for the Best Addressed Home Tour this October. During the tour, visitors to community model homes can enter to ... more Photo: Courtesy Photo Photo: Courtesy Photo Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Riverstone and Imperial — two Fort Bend County master-planned communities — are joining forces for the Best Addressed Home Tour this October. During … [Read more...] about Riverstone, Imperial Showcase Best ‘Addressed’ Homes
Oroville Dam: A tour of two spillways, phase two
Lots of cranes and activity can be seen during a tour of ongoing construction at the Lake Oroville Dam Spillway area Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Bill Husa -- Enterprise-Record) The upper spillway leading up to the radial gates is seen during a tour of ongoing construction at the Oroville Dam spillway area Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Bill Husa -- Mercury-Register) Sound The gallery will resume inseconds The Emergency spillway is seen during a tour of ongoing construction at the Lake Oroville Dam Spillway area Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Bill Husa -- Enterprise-Record) Construction workers climb a wall seen during a tour of ongoing construction at the Lake Oroville Dam Spillway area Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Bill Husa -- Enterprise-Record) Jeff Petersen, Senior Vice President Kiewit Executive Project Director left and Tony Meyers, DWR project manager walks down the spillway during a tour of ongoing construction at the Lake Oroville Dam Spillway area Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Oroville Dam: A tour of two spillways, phase two
Froome set for Tour de France start after being cleared over ‘anti-doping’ case
"The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) confirms that the anti-doping proceedings involving Mr Christopher Froome have now been closed," cycling's ruling body announced. Team Sky's four-time Tour de France champion has been under a cloud since he was found to have twice the permissible amount of asthma drug Salbutamol in his system during September's Vuelta a Espana, which he won. Tour de France organisers on Sunday banned Froome from taking part to protect the integrity of the world's best-known cycling race. Sky immediately appealed to the French Olympic Committee, who will meet on Tuesday with a representative of either side and will deliver a binding verdict on Froome's participation on Wednesday. The decision will be made by three judges, who will not rule on whether Froome is guilty of doping, but rather whether or not him taking part would damage the Tour de France's image. ASO and Sky are now refusing to comment … [Read more...] about Froome set for Tour de France start after being cleared over ‘anti-doping’ case