Route Fifty
As Suburbs Age, Funding Fights Loom
The coming demographic shift could pit families with children against retired boomers in a fight for limited tax dollars.
Oversight
House Democrats Try to Force Another Vote on Zika
Members are pushing forward on a plan to fully fund the Obama administration’s $1.9 billion request.
Oversight
Republicans Offer a Plan to Replace Obamacare
The House GOP's health-care proposal would expand savings accounts, provide tax credits for buying insurance, and allow people to purchase coverage across state lines. Just don’t ask how much it costs.
Management
Frequent-Flyer Programs Are Too Complicated to Understand, the Transportation Department Has Concluded
At issue is the system airlines use to determine how many miles travelers need to redeem for a ticket.
Management
For Defense Firms, Brexit Could Be Europe’s Sequester
A British departure from the European Union could slow arms purchases and collaboration across the continent.
Management
Susan Cain, the World’s Leading Introvert Expert, On How to Thrive in an Open-office World
The modern workplace is designed for extroverts–but introverts can make it work for them.
Route Fifty
Columbus Tops 6 Other Finalists to Win USDOT’s ‘Smart City Challenge’
With additional local investment, $140 million is now committed to the winning plan submitted by Ohio’s capital, but the other finalist cities will be seeing more federal and private assistance to pursue their visions, too.
Management
Senior Executive Service Faces ‘Pivotal Moment’ on Cusp of Next Administration
Report details some agencies’ efforts to infuse new life into the frail, aging elite career corps.
Oversight
House Passes Bill to Beef Up Inspector General Powers
Watchdogs would get long-sought subpoena power over certain agency witnesses.
Oversight
Perceptions of Discrimination Still Prevalent at New Financial Regulatory Agency
CFPB has taken steps to improve, but report finds it has not solved all its issues yet.
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FirstNet CEO: ‘$7 Billion Doesn’t Go As Far As It Used To’
During a Senate hearing, lawmakers pushed FirstNet experts to predict whether the broadband network would be deployed on schedule.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Rolls Out Phased Retirement For Civilian Employees
The decision by the government’s largest department could prod other agencies into offering the nearly four-year-old benefit to eligible workers.
Management
NASA Finds That the Earth Has a New 'Mini Moon'
The quasi-satellite technically orbits around the sun but dances around the earth in the process.
Management
The Commercial Drone Industry is Finally Governed by Real Rules
The FAA has spoken, but not everyone will be happy.
Route Fifty
State Spending and Revenues Are Finally Reaching Pre-Recession Levels Again
But arriving at that threshold has taken “an unusually long time.” And progress varies state-to-state.
Oversight
House Passes Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization With Whistleblower Protections
Agency-backed bill would help whistleblowers by streamlining document search.
Management
Democrats Fight Back on Gun Control
The Obama administration offered a withering attack on the senators who voted down a series of measures aimed at tightening regulations on firearms.
Management
If Employees Aren't Engaged, Leaders Need to Take a Hard Look at Their Own Actions
Executives and senior managers are ultimately accountable for workforce morale and productivity.
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