Management
Watch the Grim, Ongoing Loss of the Arctic's Historical Ice
According to NASA, the Arctic had 1.2 million square miles of old ice in the 1980s. Today it has just 68,350.
Management
Here Come the New Appointees: 6 Ways to Smooth the Transition
Advice on managing your relationship with the incoming political bosses.
Management
When Civic Degradation Tops Civic Engagement
The next president faces the difficult but essential task of restoring a sense of common purpose.
Management
Federal Advisory Committees' Rosters and Costs Rise, Says CRS
Government spent $367 million last year on part-time bodies offering expertise.
Management
History Points to More Dangerous Malheur-style Standoffs
Acquitted in the Malheur takeover trial, Ryan Bundy urges protests against efforts to conserve public lands. Who will protect federal employees?
Oversight
Restoring Transparency to the FBI Investigation of Clinton Emails
Huma Abedin's emails belong to her; the search warrant should be served upon her. Once that happens, she can challenge the warrant's legality.
Defense
No, the National Guard Can’t ‘Secure’ the Election
By design, the role of the military in voting-related activities is highly limited. Proposed legislation may change that.
Oversight
Everything That Could Go Wrong on Election Day
Voter intimidation, formal voter suppression, confusion about voting rights, and potential for violence.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Baseball and the 2016 Election
Self-proclaimed Cubs fan Hillary Clinton loved the team's comeback story in game seven.
Nextgov
After Criticism, 18F Charts Next Steps
The first priority is to right the cost-recovery issues highlighted first by GAO and the IG, according to GSA Administrator Denise Turner Roth.
Management
Trump's Border Plan Would Complicate Life for Kids Who Cross to Attend School
Some children commute from Mexico to the U.S. on a daily basis.
Management
FBI to Conduct Internal Probe of Election-Season Tweets
FOIA office’s sudden activity on Clinton and Trump pasts draws suspicion.
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Minnesota IT Agency Investigating Calls That Bombarded Health Insurance Hotline
Phone lines for the state's MNsure health insurance exchange received over 80,000 calls on Tuesday—far more than usual.
Oversight
Ethics Rules Receive First Comprehensive Update in 35 Years
Regulations focus on ethical presidential transitions and onboarding.
Pay & Benefits
The Number of Disabled Post-9/11 Vets With VA Health Care Is Growing Despite Wait List Scandal
Survey shows that 71 percent of injured Iraq and Afghanistan vets have health care through the department, up 11 percent over the last two years.
Management
Get Ready: Presidential Transitions Are Full of Surprises
The complicated shift to a new administration began months ago, but for some, the hard part is just beginning.
Pay & Benefits
Making Sense of the Medicare Mess
Questions about Medicare and FEHBP coverage are more important than ever this year.
Defense
Homeland Security's Revised Anti-Extremism Plan Draws Mixed Reviews
Multi-agency strategy for evidence-based community partnerships is under fire from the right and left.
Nextgov
Ohio Taps National Guard Cyber Unit to Help Secure Elections
It’s another part of the state's election contingency plans, which also include additional paper ballots and paper versions of the voter registration lists.
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