Tech
The Military Has a New Technology to Finally Solve the Concussion Crisis
The Army is testing sensors that can detect the impact of explosions on the brain.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Comey Had to Decide Between 'Really Bad' and 'Catastrophic'
That choice sounds awfully familiar to American voters.
Route Fifty
Report: When States and Localities Work With ICE, U.S. Citizens Suffer
The Urban Institute has a new data tool showing trends in immigration policies across states over time.
Management
How To Stop Waltzing Around an Important Issue
You’ll need courage, a willingness to be vulnerable, and just a bit of savvy.
Management
Camping in Yosemite With the U.S. President? It’s Happened Before
Could @TheRealDonaldTrump benefit from a stay in @TheGreatOutdoors?
Route Fifty
Democratic Governors to Trump: Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
It’s not yet clear whether the president will move to pull the U.S. out of the pact.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Threat Deferred, Uber Rides Reimbursed and More
A weekly roundup and pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Automation Could Boost Federal Productivity—And Save $41B a Year
Federal employees could focus their attention complex tasks instead of email.
Management
Charted: Trump’s 'America First' Budget Looks Nothing Like What the Government Will Do In 2017
Clearly, Republicans in Congress and the White House are not on the same page.
Management
FBI Director Has No Regrets About His Fateful 2016 Decision
Testifying before the Senate, James Comey said he did not regret his late October announcement that the investigation into Hillary Clinton had been reopened.
Nextgov
How a Fake Cyber Statistic Raced Through Washington
A frequently cited statistic about the danger small businesses face from cyberattacks has no basis in fact.
Route Fifty
Florida Gov. Scott Declares Opioid Epidemic a Public Emergency
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Delaware’s end-of-life decision proposal; Tacoma declares a homelessness emergency; and oil-and-gas pipeline inspection order in Colorado.
Management
Tillerson Praises State Dept.'s Work Product, Promises Career Satisfaction
"We don’t intend to leave anybody out," he says as listening exercise continues.
Management
Developing 21st Century Senior Intelligence Executives Into Leaders
It’s time to look beyond technical technical expertise and help people develop the skills they need to succeed as top managers.
Management
Defense Ends Civilian Hiring Freeze, But Will Review 'Necessity' of Vacant Positions
Mattis sent a memorandum to department leadership Wednesday.
Defense
Panetta Continues Pushing for Pentagon Recruiting Reforms
Op-ed calls for allowing experienced professionals to enter military services at higher ranks.
Nextgov
Latest Cyber Executive Order Draft Focuses on Workforce Competitiveness
The order directs government agencies to study how U.S. cyber education and training compares to other nations.
Oversight
House Panel Clears Expanded OSC Access to Protect Whistleblowers
Some agencies invoke common law to withhold personnel documents.
Management