Management
Five Things You Need to Know About the Security Clearance Process
Over the past several years, navigating the clearance process has become a roller coaster ride.
Route Fifty
New State-by-State GDP Gains and Losses Released
The states with the largest economies based on real GDP in 2015 are California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Nextgov
Intelligence Agency Wants to Keep ‘Novel Organisms’ From Threatening Humans
IARPA is hosting a Proposers' Day for businesses in a couple weeks.
Defense
Lawmakers Blast Pentagon Watchdog, Following Complaints from Frustrated Whistleblowers
Letter to acting IG cites “persistent, systemic issues” in case management.
Route Fifty
California’s Cap-and-Trade Program in Jeopardy?; Louisiana Bucks Prison Air Conditioning
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: No more renting second homes in Denver; Gardendale school ‘brands’ kids; and a big, dead gator in Lee County raises a stink.
Management
Federal Contractor Guidance on Prohibiting LGBT Discrimination Arrives Amid Heated Congressional Debate
Rule implementing Obama executive order seeks to clarify new requirements and help contractors avoid sex and pay discrimination.
Nextgov
Watchdog Knocks State Department for Thousands of Zombie Accounts
Most of the inactive accounts have been dormant for more than a year -- in violation of agency policy.
Management
Russian Spies Hacked the Democratic Party to Steal Information on Donald Trump
Hackers have infiltrated the DNC’s computer systems, accessing staff emails, chat logs, and volumes of opposition research.
Management
An Inability to Form a Routine is a Warning Sign That Something Deeper is Wrong
Having a routine is extremely critical to creating success.
Oversight
NPS Chief Asks for More Firing Authority as Lawmakers Deride Agency for Employing ‘Scum’
Park Service director in hot seat among accusations of widespread sexual harassment at the agency.
Management
Trump: Obama Puts America's 'Enemy Over Our Allies'
The presumptive Republican nominee again takes a standard GOP talking point and turns it up a notch, implying the president is guilty of treason.
Management
Republicans Deploy an Old Tool in Combating Poverty: Evidence
The GOP is turning to evidence-based policy to address a host of challenges, but lawmakers in both parties have a long track record of politicizing outcomes.
Nextgov
Federal CIO: IT Upgrade Fund is ‘Single Biggest Opportunity’ to Make Dent in Legacy IT
Over the next three years, more than $3 billion worth of federal IT investments will reach end-of-life, Tony Scott says.
Tech
Why Countering Drones in Civilian Air Space Is So Problematic
Technology developments have outpaced law enforcement’s ability to respond effectively.
Management
Bill to Prevent 'Power-Hungry' Feds from Hiding Information Heads to Obama
The president is expected to sign bipartisan measure codifying “presumption of openness.”
Management
How Counterterrorism Funds Ended Up in the Orlando Terrorist's Pocket
The U.S. spends billions a year on counterterrorism, with generally poor oversight.
Defense
Computer Crash Wipes Out Years of Air Force Investigation Records
Fraud and abuse investigations dating back to 2004 vanished when a database became corrupted, service officials said.
Management
The FAA Would Like Amazon to Stop Sending Packages That Could Combust
The FAA alleges that Amazon’s shipment was not packaged properly, nor was it labeled for hazardous materials.
Oversight
Trump's Angry Broadside Against Muslims and Immigration
The presumptive Republican nominee responded to the shooting in Orlando with a blistering attack on Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Oversight