Management
Vets Are More Civically Engaged Than The Rest of Us, Research Finds
Report shows that those who served are more likely than non-veterans to volunteer, vote, and actively participate in their communities.
Defense
The Biggest Threat Facing America’s Army: Unpredictability
Foes are increasing their reach in unexpected ways, while budget whiplash is needlessly draining the force of time and resources.
Oversight
Play of the Day: 'Trump' and 'Clinton' Debate on SNL
The late-night staple marks its season premier with a new Trump… And lots of material to parody.
Management
Can a New Work Design Help the Government?
What you can learn from the agencies that pioneered different approaches.
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Philanthropic Plan ‘Certainly Could Change the Face of Government Funding’
Donors and officials in Kalamazoo, Michigan, are negotiating a $500 million proposal to end a difficult structural deficit by lowering property taxes and increase spending to reduce poverty—and critics are concerned it may be undemocratic.
Management
Special Counsel’s Whistleblower Award-Winner Still Owed Pay from Army
Ft. Bragg infection control specialist was ostracized for exposing health violations.
Nextgov
Text-Based Emergency Alerts Could Soon Include More Characters, URLs
FCC adopted rules that would increase the amount of information emergency managers could send out.
Management
Presidential Transition Alums Laud Longer ‘Runway,’ Formality of 2016 Process
Clay Johnson, Mack McLarty say hiring 4,000 quality people not possible in 73 days.
Oversight
Few Political Appointees Are Burrowing In, but 25% Are Doing It Without Approval
OPM needs better oversight of political-to-career conversions, GAO says.
Defense
Trump vs. the Generals
As president, he says he would create a Syrian safe zone and swiftly draft a plan to defeat ISIS 'fast.' Here are the flag officers who say: not so fast.
Management
The EPA's Failure to Protect People From the Environment
A new report from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights finds the agency toothless—or even harmful—in addressing environmental justice.
Nextgov
Rep. Will Hurd: ‘Encryption is Good for Our National Security’
Where does the debate over encryption go from here?
Management
The Algorithms That Tell Bosses How Employees Are Feeling
Sentiment-analysis software can help companies figure out what’s bothering workers—or what they’re excited about.
Management
Some Agencies Are Making Headway on Luring Millennials
Senate panel bemoans lengthy time-to-hire and still burdensome USAJOBS site.
Management
In Cold Offices, It's All About Your Feet
At Berkeley, researchers are studying how wearing flip-flops changes buildings' air-conditioning needs.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton's Huge Surrogate Advantage
The Democratic nominee has an all-star roster at her disposal, while high-profile Republicans continue to steer clear of Trump.
Pay & Benefits
A Resignation at Yosemite Amid Sexual Harassment Reports
The national park’s superintendent resigned a week after a congressional hearing found widespread misconduct.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Libertarian Gary Johnson is Also Running for President
Late-night looks at the 2016 candidate polling in the high single digits.
Nextgov
Election Systems Are Vulnerable But Not How You Think
Undermining citizens’ confidence in the election outcome has been a side effect of conspiracy theorists, campaigns and recent headlines, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp told lawmakers.
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