Management
Federal Agencies Respond to ‘Unprecedented’ Texas Storm
As flooding from Hurricane Harvey devastates Houston and surrounding areas, feds collaborate with state and local officials on rescue and recovery efforts.
Management
How Women Can Get Kudos For Assertiveness at Work
Findings from a new study on assertiveness and leadership among women at work seem to support Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In."
Route Fifty
A Grim Portrait of Public Health in Appalachia
New research finds the region is lagging in dozens of health metrics, including mortality rates caused by ailments like heart disease, cancer and stroke.
Oversight
Interior’s High-Profile Whistleblower Gets a Boost From OSC and Legal Community
The Office of Special Counsel has decided to investigate claims from SESer claiming improper reassignment.
Route Fifty
What 35 Inches of Rain Can Dredge Up
Hurricane Harvey’s unusual path could hit Houston with rain and storm surges at the same time—surfacing gators, snakes, sewage, and coffins.
Management
Lack of Political Leadership Could Hamper Harvey Response, Katrina Veterans Warn
While former FEMA leaders express confidence in career staff, they have concerns about interagency collaboration.
Management
State Department Shuts Down Online Employee Idea Forum
Department says technology is being upgraded but does not provide a timeframe; discussions won't be archived.
Defense
Are ‘Restrictions’ Keeping Us From Winning in Afghanistan?
An Army intelligence expert and retired special forces warrior lay out what red tape the President should cut in Afghanistan.
Management
IRS Faces a Resource Crunch
Implementing tax reform won’t be easy for an agency whose budget has been cut steadily.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Many Personalities of Donald Trump
The president explained his different speech moods on Twitter.
Route Fifty
Zinke’s National Monument Review Sent to Trump
Details are mostly under wraps, but the Interior secretary said no monuments would be eliminated. There could be, however, unspecified changes to a “handful.”
Management
The Federal Managers Who Aren’t Afraid to Take Risks
New data suggest the conventional wisdom is wrong, raising important policy questions.
Nextgov
Trump’s Lack of ‘Moral Infrastructure’ Causes Cyber Advisers to Resign
Board members also condemned the president’s response to racist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Nextgov
Now Is the Time to Think About How Artificial Intelligence Will Change War
The cost of engaging in cyberspace is much lower than that of human combat.
Management
EPA Has Slashed Its Criminal Investigation Division in Half
Cuts, which predate Trump, track with a reduction in new criminal cases brought by EPA.
Management
Yet Another Lawsuit Demands Greater Transparency at EPA
Environmental activist files complaint seeking FOIA’d documents on regulatory reform.
Oversight
USDA Mobile App 'Reaffirms' Trump Ethics Standards
The app gives employees easy access to federal ethics guidelines.
Management