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Why GitHub Chased the Federal Market
It's no cakewalk, exactly, to get the federal sector to embrace certain open source tools.
Management
SBA to Interpret Supreme Court Contractor Ruling for Small Business
"Kingdomware" decision applies to VA but could affect broader regulations.
Nextgov
'Innovation' Without a Business Case Is A Waste of Time, Says FCC Official
The commission debuted three new applications in the past week.
Oversight
Why the U.S. Senate Blocked Funding to Combat Zika
Democrats objected to restrictions on Planned Parenthood and other spending cuts. The bill’s failure likely ensured that Congress will miss a July 4 deadline to pass emergency aid
Route Fifty
New Jersey Looks at Hiking Its Gas Tax; Big Job Cuts to Hit Michigan Hard
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Big salmon ruling in Washington state; GOP legislature looks to override Missouri governor’s veto on gun legislation; and bad juvenile justice data in Ohio.
News
OPM Tells Feds How to Turn Off Those Sex Offender Notifications
The decision cannot be reversed, OPM warns.
Pay & Benefits
Members of Congress Really Seem to Like the TSP
Lawmakers put forward yet another proposal to create a retirement account for American workers modeled after feds' Thrift Savings Plan.
Management
House Oversight Panel Probes Consumer Bureau’s Advertising Strategy
Bipartisan group of lawmakers seeks documents on $12.5 million contract.
Management
Your Work Matters; Make Sure Others Know Why
You’ll need a compelling story if you want a new administration to take your program seriously.
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Lawmakers Want to See If Dumbing Down Smart Grids Might Thwart Hackers
The idea behind the experiment with analog tech is to help identify -- and remove -- hidden vulnerabilities that could let in malware.
Defense
House Republican Report Reveals New Details About the 2012 Benghazi Terror Attacks
The report did not find any evidence of wrongdoing against Hillary Clinton and alleges a lack of preparedness among administration officials.
Defense
Homeland Security is Considering Asking Foreign Visitors to Hand Over Their Social Media Information
The government is weighing a proposal to ask foreign visitors to disclose their social media accounts when entering or leaving the country.
Management
Your Guide to a Presidential Appointment in the Next Administration
What you need to know about the approximately 1,100 jobs the next president will fill.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More on Brexit's Global Effects
The Daily Show and Full Frontal see the U.K. vote as a warning to the U.S.
Management
One of the Longest-Running Whistleblower Cases Is About to Get Longer
Ex-FAA inspector who claimed she was fired for disclosures will appeal MSPB denial.
Management
Clinton Would Add Tens of Billions to VA Spending, Trump Even More
Unlike Trump, Clinton would erase sequester caps and boost funding for all federal agencies.
Route Fifty
Orlando Mayor: Cities Need to Be Better Prepared for Mass Violence
“It’s important that we as mayors begin a larger discourse about how we prepare for and respond to these types of events,” Mayor Buddy Dyer tells the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Nextgov
Have Thoughts About Artificial Intelligence? The White House Wants You to Chime In.
OSTP is investigating AI's role in government.
Oversight
Donald Trump Issues a Warning to Republicans
The party's presumptive nominee and the Republican National Committee are working together to avoid a revolt at the July convention, according to The New York Times.
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