Management
New Pluto Photos Reveal Earth-like Terrain That's a 'Complete Mystery' to Scientists
The latest photos released by NASA reveal a big surprise.
Route Fifty
Alabama’s Top Lawmakers Face Off in Court; Will Kansas Schools Stay Closed?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Philadelphia schools acknowledge two Muslim holidays; a highway Coloradans “can’t afford” to use; and Illinois flirts with second budgetless year.
Pay & Benefits
More Money for Defense Buyouts, Troop Pay Raise, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Pentagon IG: Timeline for New Electronic Health Records System ‘May be Unrealistic’
The timeline is shaky "because of the risks and potential delays involved in developing and testing the interfaces needed to interact with legacy systems," the IG said.
Management
Deloitte Will Pay Government $11 Million to Settle Pricing Case
Firm allegedly charged GSA more than private customers in IT contract.
Management
Federal Salaries Will Continue to Fall Behind Market Pay Rates
The pay gap will get progressively wider, until the data used to adjust the General Schedule is reconsidered.
Nextgov
TSA Wants New Scanners That Will Allow Fliers to Keep their Shoes On
The agency also asked for proposals for a different breed of carry-on luggage screener that would use advanced computer algorithms to spot suspicious liquids and laptops.
Defense
State Department Warns Americans of European Travel Risk
Travel alert says tourists should be wary of public locations and large events, such as the European Soccer Championship.
Defense
Congress’ Acquisition Priorities for the Navy Don’t Match the Threat
The proliferation of ballistic missiles worldwide is extremely troubling.
Management
North Korea’s State Media Has Endorsed Donald Trump
A “wise politician” and “far-sighted presidential candidate.”
Management
After Two Decades, Agencies Finally Are Starting to Make Performance-Based Decisions
The real test will be with the onset of a new Administration.
Route Fifty
R.I. May Soon Own Captain Cook’s Ship; Chicago Mayor vs. Ill. Governor
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: New Jersey counties overpaid $37.3 million to Medicaid; Orlando’s craft beer zoning move; and Orange County, Calif., gets a homelessness czar.
Oversight
Senate Panel Advances Whistleblower Reforms
Bill would ease access to agency information, strengthen powers to end probes quickly.
Oversight
Lawmakers Want U.S. Government to Prosecute Feds Committing Crimes Abroad
Bipartisan pair says measure would fix "gap" in current law.
Oversight
Why the Next President Will Inherit a Divided Country
This election will widen the distance between the class and racial composition of each party’s core of support.
Management
Most People Are Actually Pretty Happy at Work
Indians and Japanese are extreme cases, according to a new survey.
Management
Flexibility or More Money? Lawmakers Push Competing Bills to Help TSA Overcome Long Lines
Bills would attempt to address the wait time crisis.
Management
An Investigation Into Wisconsin's VA 'Candy Land'
A report due out Tuesday looks into the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center and how doctors might have over-prescribed pain pills to veterans.
Nextgov
Why Didn't Anyone See Leidos as the 'No-Brainer' Winner in Multibillion EHR Deal?
New analysis reveals hallmarks that should have signified a clear-cut victory for the Leidos team.
Pay & Benefits