Oversight
Tim Kaine's Vision for the Future of Fair Housing
The Democratic VP nominee shares his campaign's plans to make housing more accessible and affordable to the full economic spectrum of Americans.
Oversight
Clinton's Roads to Victory
The Democratic nominee’s gains along the I-75 and I-95 corridors reflect the growing political influence of cities in the South.
Defense
Russian-Linked Group Leaks U.S. Lawmakers’ Phone Numbers, Emails
Late Friday, an online figure linked to Russian intelligence groups released the personal information of several lawmakers, part of an established pattern.
Management
A Blueprint for Improving Government Performance
While it’s long overdue, there’s plenty of reason to believe Civil Service reform could be successful.
Route Fifty
Louisiana Reeling From Unprecedented Flash Flooding; Pipeline Concerns Continue in Michigan
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Tree removal standoff in San Diego; auditing disputes for Minnesota counties; and N.Y. vs. N.J. acrimony continues over Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Management
Considering a Big Change? Go for It, Says Evidence From 20,000 Coin Flips
Steven Levitt, an economist and the co-author of Freakonomics, studied what happened when people made major life decisions based on random chance.
Oversight
How Labor’s Decline Opened Door to Billionaire Trump as ‘Savior’ of American Workers
Donald Trump has emerged as a self-proclaimed hero of the working class, yet his policies and pedigree suggest he's anything but.
Route Fifty
Is It Possible to Improve Civility in U.S. Politics?
The National Institute for Civil Discourse is paying special attention to state legislatures as it seeks to knock toxicity out of campaigns and policy debates.
Management
Who Politicized the Environment and Climate Change?
Historically, environmental causes enjoyed bipartisan support but gains by NGOs and the emergence of climate change as a social issue have created a sharp political divide.
Management
VA Employees Will Display Their Creative Problem-Solving in Washington
An all-day event on Monday features innovative ideas from across the country designed to make the department more responsive to veterans.
Tech
What the TSA Found in Carry-On Luggage Last Week
Agents discovered 68 firearms, including a 3D-printed pistol that was detected probably because of its metal bullets.
Oversight
IRS Falls Short in Tracking Tax-Delinquent Contractors
Watchdog says almost 30 percent of awards weren’t checked by agency officers.
Management
Clinton: To Stop Zika From Becoming an Epidemic, There's No Time to Waste
" Congress should return to Washington and immediately provide the emergency funds necessary to fight this disease."
Pay & Benefits
Come October, Most Feds on Official Travel Will Have More Money for Lodging
The daily reimbursement for meals and incidentals will remain the same.
Nextgov
CIA Official: ‘Cloud Has Been a Godsend’
The technology has bolstered the agency's cyber defenses and the speed at which it addresses threats to the nation.
Nextgov
Government Prize Contests Want More Ideas, Less Software
Agencies are tapping the public for new technology concepts.
Defense
Homeland Security Department Builds Ties to Middle-Eastern Police Group
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson notes the rapid expansion of community partnerships to counter terrorism.
Management
The Presidential Transition Should Include Civil Service Reform
Efforts to upgrade agency management over the past two decades have largely ignored the workforce.
Nextgov