Despite being announced before the shutdown, the bill’s prohibition on reduction-in-force activity encompasses the separation date for foreign service officers.

Williams previously held a variety of information management roles at American embassies around the world.

The office will bring on and coordinate additional expertise around tech policy, diplomatic leadership and strategic direction for State to address emerging tech.

The office will bring on and coordinate additional expertise around tech policy, diplomatic leadership and strategic direction for State to address emerging tech.

President Barack Obama arrived in Beijing earlier this week to address the APEC summit where the U.S. and China agreed on stipulations that would update the information…