Nextgov

What You Probably Didn't Know About the US CIO Role

Pop quiz: What is Tony Scott’s job title? If you’re a regular Nextgov reader, you probably said “federal chief information officer.” But that’s only half-right.

Defense

The Problem with the Pentagon’s Hypersonic Missile

Military officials say their superfast weapons of the future won’t carry nuclear warheads. But will other nuclear nations believe it when the missiles start flying?

Defense

How Can the Government Protect Nuclear Plants From Terrorists?

In the wake of terrorist attacks in Brussels, Paris, Istanbul, Ankara, and elsewhere, nations are rethinking many aspects of domestic security.

Management

House Republicans Divide Over Impeaching the IRS Chief

Speaker Ryan suggests delay until next year, Rep. Jordan wants action now.

Oversight

Lawmakers Aim to Restore ATF’s Enforcement Powers

Democratic bill would also remove requirement that the director receive Senate confirmation.

Pay & Benefits

Some TRICARE Enrollees Will Be Able to Receive Urgent Care Faster Starting in May

Military family members and retirees will benefit from a new pilot program that allows two urgent care visits per fiscal year without a referral.

Nextgov

New US Cyber Commission Tries to Find a Seat for Government at the Table

Silicon Valley firms "think government is the enemy,” one cybersecurity experts says.

Route Fifty

Louisville’s New Transportation Plan Proposes More Upkeep, Less Driving

But how the city will cover the cost of what Mayor Greg Fischer’s administration has floated in the new 20-year planning document remains unclear.

Management

The 2016 Candidates Just Don't Care About Foreign Policy

Aside from Clinton, none of them has bothered to deeply engage with global issues.

Oversight

House GOP May Start on Spending Bills Without a Budget Blueprint to Avoid Election-Year Shutdown

Con­gres­sion­al Re­pub­lic­ans,are try­ing to pro­ject re­spons­ib­il­ity and or­der, proof that they can lead the coun­try.

Management

The Broken Budget Process and How Senator Mike Enzi Wants to Fix it

He wants to quash the madness and fix the system. But if he succeeds, what will lawmakers use as a scapegoat for their infighting?

Oversight

Play of the Day: Ted Cruz Loves Soup. Probably Too Much.

The Texan tells stories to humanize himself, but they always just come off creepy.

Management

You May Be Doing Customer Service All Wrong

Two researchers recommend jettisoning four conventional practices for improving customer service.

Nextgov

VA Changes Course on Scheduling System Again

Officials say they can actually do things cheaper and quicker more using revamped versions of VA’s own in-house systems.

Route Fifty

The ‘Textalyzer’ Fills an Important Need for Law Enforcement. But Does It Violate Privacy?

In New York state, some lawmakers want to equip police with technology to check if a mobile device was used right before a car crash, but opponents say that gives them too much power.

Route Fifty

Los Angeles City Controller Unveils New Economic and Demographic Data Portal

“[R]esidents, businesses and policymakers all have new tools to separate facts from fiction, and to make better data-driven decisions,” according to Ron Galperin.