Management
Agencies Promise Efficiencies, but Not Workforce Cuts in Reorganization Plans
Leaders say they are gatherings thousands of reform proposals from the rank and file.
Management
SBA Chief Promises Women Contractors Greater Efficiency
McMahon touts her agency as vital to the nation’s 29 million small businesses.
Oversight
Senate Approves Russia Sanctions, Limiting Trump's Oversight
A new bipartisan deal prohibits the president from rolling back sanctions without Congress’s approval.
Oversight
Report: Trump Is Under Investigation for Obstruction of Justice
The Washington Post reports the probe led by special counsel Robert Mueller into Russian interference in the 2016 election has widened to include a closer look at the president’s actions.
Oversight
After Shootings Come Unity, Resolve, and Talk of Tougher Security
Members vow to press ahead with business and baseball, but they also feel increasingly threatened.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President's Birthday Cards
Donald Trump turned 71 on Wednesday and everybody wanted to wish him well.
Route Fifty
As Threat of Federal Cuts Looms, Lackluster Revenues Leave States in a Tough Spot
Findings from a new National Association of State Budget Officers fiscal survey underscore how thin the margins are in some states.
Management
Survey: Trump Should Empower Politically Appointed Agency No. 2s
Nonprofit and consultancy call for holding political appointees accountable.
Nextgov
How Policy Could Advance Open Data in Government
Data.gov's Program Manager Hyon Kim says the OPEN Government Data Act could boost participation.
Route Fifty
N.C. Man Sees $99.9 Million Service Fee on His Local Water Bill
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: New ‘Buy American Steel’ law in Texas worries mayors on Canadian trade trip; N.J. project sees largest sale of unrated muni bonds so far in 2017; and will California leaders replumb the state?
Management
Contracting Dispute Delays OPM's Background Investigations Processing
GAO says OPM made an award for support services unfairly.
Management
How the Army Recruits and Retains Millennials
Lessons from the military on making the most of your ambitious millennial workforce.
Nextgov
DHS, FBI Alert About North Korean Hacking Campaign
It’s rare for the government to attribute cyber mischief to a nation-state.
Defense
After A Shooting, What Do Security Pros Do Behind Closed Doors?
Wednesday’s attack on a congressional baseball practice will trigger re-evaluations of security posture, and decisions on next steps.
Oversight
A Brief History of Violence Against Members of Congress
Attacks on federal legislators are rare, but they’re not unknown in the 200-year history of the deliberative branch.
Management
There’s a Limit to Doing More With Less, And Many Feds Have Reached It
Eighty-five percent of government leaders believe their workload will increase, but only 20 percent think their resources will keep pace.
Pay & Benefits
VA Reform Heads to Trump, a New Program for Sexual Assault Survivors and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
CIA's Cloud is 'Pretty Close' to Invincible, CIO Says
The agency wants to operate more like commercial companies, not the government, CIA CIO John Edwards said.
Management
Appointee Watch: An FBI Director Nominee, Defense Picks and More
Latest movement comes amid debate over whether vacant positions are hamstringing the Trump administration.
Nextgov