Oversight
The House Freedom Caucus Is Trying to Be Reasonable on the Budget
The cadre of conservative budget hawks on the Hill feels damned if it does play spoiler in budget negotiations, and damned if it doesn’t.
Defense
Pentagon’s Congressional Liaison Takes On GOP Lawmakers Over Benghazi, Email
Legislative chief Stephen Hedger challenges committee chairmen on document delivery.
Nextgov
Inefficient Federal IT Like Paying 400 IT Specialists to Maintain a Single iPad
“We're paying a lot of money for fixed capacity that we invested in 10, 20 years ago,” U.S. CIO Tony Scott says. “Call it crazy, I think it's time to bring an end to this."
Pay & Benefits
The Other Open Season This Year
An opportunity to reassess your life insurance options.
Pay & Benefits
Senator: Address the Obamacare Exception for Hill Staffers, Or I’ll Keep Blocking OPM Nominee
Vitter says Cobert has been involved in defending and executing an October 2013 rule that allowed congressional offices to get around an Affordable Care Act requirement.
Route Fifty
Los Angeles Faces Major Funding Challenges for Its Ambitious River Restoration
In order to create vibrant riverside communities, tax-increment financing may be needed to make the bold riparian vision a reality.
Route Fifty
Arizona Bans Local Drone Laws; Denver Railroad Crossings Experience Glitches
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: 25 Connecticut police officers minorities might want to avoid; Detroit blight removal program investigated; and can D.C. spend money without Congress?
Oversight
Senate Panel Approves Major VA Accountability Bill
The legislation affects how the department hires and fires its employees.
Nextgov
New Homeland Security Alert Warns of SAP Program Vulnerabilities
It is incumbent upon the customer, not SAP, to fix the problem, according to researchers.
Defense
Pentagon Shakes Up Silicon Valley Outreach
Defense Secretary Ash Carter gives DIUx new leaders, a new office, and a promotion.
Management
The Newest Customers for the Tech Behind Bitcoin are NATO and the American Military
Blockchain can be used for secure messaging and more efficient operations.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Nickname for Bernie Sanders
If Americans like Crazy Bread, why can't we like Crazy Bernie?
Management
The Question That Should Guide All Government Leaders
Don’t ignore those voices in your head.
Route Fifty
Colorado City Pushes Hard for Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal in Oregon
Overseas markets are increasingly attractive to energy companies and the communities they support.
Management
Is Customs and Border Protection Foregoing Billions in Fees?
Nonprofit asks DHS watchdog to probe collections on imports.
Management
Law Enforcement Employees Don’t Trust Agencies To Heed Input On Improving Federal Workplace
Employees working outside of Washington have even less confidence leaders will listen to their concerns.
Nextgov
OPM: A Year After the Big Breach
A senior cybersecurity official reflects on OPM’s upcoming “unfortunate anniversary.”
Management
OPM Risks Paying Workers’ Comp for Employees Who Are No Longer Injured
Watchdog recommends that OPM take a more active role in verifying eligibility for long-term benefits.
Management
How to Build a More Productive Life Every Day
Experimenting with different routines until you find one that helps you think more deeply.
Pay & Benefits