Oversight
Sanders Takes the Mountain State
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump may both have locked away their party’s nominations, but only one managed to win on Tuesday night in West Virginia.
Defense
Trump May Be the Military’s Least-Liked GOP Presidential Candidate in a Long Time
Mitt Romney, John McCain, and George W. Bush all polled higher, according to Military Times surveys.
Management
Former GSA Chief Joins Tech Company Pushing Paperless Government
Dan Tangherlini says SeamlessDocs supports government reforms.
Management
Five Ways To Be A Clueless Manager
Your subordinates aren’t going to stick their necks out to tell you how you’re screwing up.
Nextgov
First Responders: We Can’t Wait for FirstNet
Officials from first responder groups said they need better communication apps.
Pay & Benefits
New Partnership to Give Feds College Discount Will Benefit Both Employees and Agencies
Excelsior will help feds transfer credits and agencies tailor training efforts to address skills gaps.
News
Do Government's Foibles Turn off Millennials?
SSA chief and others describe how to hold the interest of young recruits.
Oversight
Polls: Tight Race Developing Between Clinton, Trump
A group of new polls released Tuesday shows a surprisingly close race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Management
CDC Tells Chipotle: Stop Complaining About Food Safety Alerts
The burrito chain had complained the federal government released unnecessary food safety alerts.
Management
Medicare and Medicaid Improperly Paid Out $14.1 Billion
GAO faults CMS' methods for auditing Medicare Advantage contracts.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel Approves 1.6 Percent Pay Raise for Troops in 2017
The recommended increase is less than the 2.1 percent boost House lawmakers support.
Management
Conservative Transparency Group Sues 12 Agencies Alleging FOIA Obstruction
Cause of Action says White House reviews are delaying documents.
Route Fifty
Chicago’s Bloody Weekend; Seattle Monitors Portland’s Homeless Camps
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: NYC bars must serve pregnant women; Flint’s mayor may have wanted relief funds for campaign; New Mexico teachers can criticize standardized tests again.
Management
USPS Back in the Red Despite Boosting ‘Controllable’ Profit 84 Percent
Postal Service increases revenue 5 percent while losing $2 billion.
Management
How to Get Off to a Strong Start: A Guide for the Next President
Getting a new administration off the ground is like launching a startup while simultaneously conducting the largest corporate takeover in the world.
Management
American Eagle, Meet the American Bison
President Obama has signed legislation making the bison the national mammal of the United States.
Management
Society Is Messing With Your Sleep
A new study of different countries' slumber habits hints at how culture shapes bedtimes.
Nextgov
Watchdog: FEMA Needs Better Plan for ‘Cobbled Together’ IT Systems
By its own admission, FEMA’s IT environment is a tangled morass of systems and applications.
Defense