Management
No, the Government Doesn't Have a Problem With Murderers Getting Security Clearances
It has a recruitment problem, recent comments by a senior Defense official notwithstanding.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Testing Out the Wall
After an on-again, off-again DACA deal, there are questions about the border.
Route Fifty
Trump Administration Hosts Forum on State-Federal Relations
“Both Republican and Democratic governors’ staff, I think, appreciated the thought and effort that went into pulling it together,” said a National Governors Association staff member.
Management
Senate Skips Vote on Repealing Sequestration
Measure would have rolled back both defense and non-defense spending caps.
Pay & Benefits
Potential Benefits Cuts: Where Things Stand
A roundup of reaction to the Trump administration’s proposal to slash federal retirement benefits.
Nextgov
Divisive Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill Gets Senate Hearing
The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act aims to stop websites that facilitate human trafficking, but many critics say the bill could also curb online free speech.
Management
Appointee Watch: Nominee for FEMA's No. 2 Job Withdraws
More ambassadorial, transportation nominations announced in recent days.
Management
Ethics Office Appears to Give White House a Break
Anonymous lobbyists could now donate to Trump aides’ future legal defense funds.
Management
FEMA Maps Failed to Capture 75% of Damage in Five Previous Houston Floods
“The takeaway from this study, which was borne out in Harvey, is that many losses occur in areas outside FEMA’s 100-year flood plain.”
Nextgov
Here's How the Government Could Better Track Contract Spending
Lexis Nexis and the Data Foundation make a case for a decentralized but standard ID tag for all legal entities.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Loosens Emergency Withdrawal Rules for Feds Affected By Irma
This is the second time the rules have been relaxed this month.
Nextgov
Federal Trade Commission is Investigating Equifax Breach
The move follows pressure from Congress.
Management
After Striking Short-Term Deal, House Approves Funding for Rest of Fiscal 2018
House Republicans set their marker for agency budget cuts ahead of upcoming negotiations.
Management
A CEO Makes the Case That Young Employees Are Better at Solving Problems
With age comes wisdom, but with wisdom comes less creative problem-solving.
Management
Democrats Agree to More Border Security in Exchange for Protecting 'Dreamers'
Deal does not include immediate money for a border wall, however.
Management
The Dark Side of Networking
“If one person gets a leg up, that’s a leg down for whomever else is competing for those opportunities.”
Management
The White House Declares War on James Comey
Unchastened by the disastrous aftermath of firing the FBI director, Trump’s spokesperson is now arguing that Comey ought to face prosecution.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More From Hillary Clinton's Book
The former State Department chief has plenty of stories to tell.
Route Fifty
Self-Driving Vehicle Discussion in Congress Turns Toward Trucks
“I would argue that it makes sense not to have two safety standards out there,” says the top Republican on the Senate Commerce Committee. But not everyone is so sure.
Pay & Benefits