Oversight
Play of the Day: The Health Care Bill Draft Is Released
The bill draft is released and Washington -- and late-night -- reacts.
Route Fifty
Making the Business Case for Cities-Driven Climate Protections
“Today it is no longer the case that greater prosperity means increased carbon emissions,” said Phoenix's mayor, ahead of the U.S. Conference of Mayors 85th Annual Meeting in Miami Beach this weekend.
Management
Can Volunteers Save Federal Lands and Create a Hiring Pipeline for Agencies?
Lawmakers push for expansion of volunteer workforce for federal agencies.
Nextgov
Agencies Are a Step Closer to Creating Their Own Siri
Siri, Alexa and Facebook chatbots might soon be handling common customer service roles in government.
Route Fifty
A New U.S. House Task Force on Intergovernmental Affairs Begins Its Work
“It should have happened 50 years ago,” U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, the Utah Republican who is leading the bipartisan panel, said of the effort the task force is undertaking.
Management
Should DCAA Hand Certain Audits to Commercial Firms?
Acquisition reforms prompt defense of agency’s expertise, mission.
Management
Trump Starts Raising Money for His 2020 Campaign (and His Company)
The president’s decision to hold his first big reelection fundraiser at his own hotel indicates he intends to keep making money off of his political career.
Tech
Trump: There Are (Probably) No Tapes
The president admits he never had any recordings of conversations with James Comey, but his idle threat has already set off a catastrophic chain reaction.
Management
Senators Express Dismay Over VA’s Sudden Budget Shortfall
The department has put Congress in "yet another precarious situation," lawmakers say.
Management
Good Managers Give Constructive Criticism — But Truly Masterful Leaders Offer Constructive Praise
"A simple, three-part formula for praise is the secret to a high-performing team.
Route Fifty
3 Pueblos in New Mexico Ask Feds to Stop State’s ‘Illegal Tax’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Oklahoma’s mercury-in-fish lake list grows; Philly neighborhood sees increased flooding; and N.C. Republicans seek more revenge on Cooper.
Management
Two Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Over Presidential Records
Complaint cites White House Twitter deletions, encrypted apps and central decision-making.
Route Fifty
The New AHCA Cuts Medicaid Funding More Deeply
A draft version of the Senate bill released Thursday shows even deeper cuts to the program than the House version.
Nextgov
The Cyber Advice Tech Titans Gave the White House Behind Closed Doors
White House Cyber Coordinator Rob Joyce shared what private-sector tech executives told the American Technology Council.
Management
Global Demand for U.S. Weapons 'Busier Than Ever' in Trump Era, So Far
Large American delegation at Paris Air Show reassures allies worried about disengagement.
Tech
The Government’s Websites Are So Unreadable They Actually Break Their Own Laws
Government websites are violating the US Plain Writing Act with puzzling prose.
Management