Management
Transportation Department To Allow More Flights to Cuba
Six U.S. airlines will begin scheduled flights to the island nation.
Nextgov
House Oversight Probes Obama’s Tech Teams: ‘Why Do We Have 18F and USDS?’
18F and USDS were questioned today during a House oversight hearing.
Management
Lawmakers Again Try to Make USPS Deliver Mail Faster, Keep More Facilities Open
Postal Service has said the provision would undo progress toward financial stability.
Route Fifty
Route Fifty Roadmap: Penobscot River Town Seeks Life After Paper
Mill closures in Maine described as “economic hurricane” by U.S. senator
Management
Career Advice from the Trump Campaign Trail
If you’re looking for a job, there’s a lot to learn here.
Management
Contractors Attempt to Get on the Presidential Candidates' Radar
Industry group works on strategy for ensuring a smooth transition, releases survey of agency buyers.
Defense
Meet the Navy SEAL Leading the Fight Against ISIS Messaging
Michael Lumpkin believes he’s got a model for future efforts to counter extremism online in real time.
Management
Too Many People Are Going Pantless on Video Calls
Don't worry too much about how you look. Spend more time thinking about what you'll say and how you'll say it. But even so, put on some pants, perhaps.
Oversight
Clinton to Trump: Delete Your Account
What a Twitter fight between Clinton and Trump says about politics and politicking on the internet.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Democrats Are United… Or Are They?
Obama meets with Sanders, but he isn't dropping out just yet.
Management
Report: Federal Government is Effectively Fighting Inequality
Inequality is growing. But so are government efforts to combat it—and they’re working.
Route Fifty
Cities Vying for $50 Million in USDOT Smart City Challenge Make Final Pitches
“It’s really started a wave of innovative thought in transportation,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said of the grant competition.
Route Fifty
Paterson Worries About ‘Cops’ Filming; Amarillo Battles Dysfunctional Image
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: West Virginia governor vetoes budget; Miami Beach leaders vs. ‘sloppy science’; and dog tag controversy in Massachusetts.
Management
Carter Proposes 'Huge' Pentagon Personnel System Overhaul
Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday unveiled major proposals that would reform the military's "up or out" promotion system and allow civilian recruiters to bypass the traditional federal hiring process.
Management
Obama Unhappy With Senate Proposal to ‘Upend’ His Security Clearance Reform Plans
Defense bill would bring Pentagon’s background investigations in house.
Route Fifty
How 20th-Century Events Shaped the National Flood Insurance Program
A look at the history of U.S. policy and disaster response
Nextgov
Scientists Build Public, Searchable Database for Cancer Data
The project supports the Cancer Moonshot initiative.
Management
After a Thursday Meeting With Obama, Sanders Signals the End
The Vermont senator will continue his campaign for now, but after meeting with President Obama, he’s declared a new enemy.
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